Senior Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Olympia Center

Job Description

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation exists to advance the hospital’s mission of providing excellent, compassionate care and creating healthier futures for children. Philanthropy supports leading-edge clinical care, innovative research, family support services, and community health initiatives that help every child thrive. The Foundation works to build strong, meaningful relationships that inspire investment in the wellbeing of children and families across Chicago and beyond.

The Sr. Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships supports the team’s mission to position Lurie Children’s as the charity of choice for corporate partners in Chicago and beyond. The position reports to the Director, Corporate Partnerships, with a dotted line reporting structure to the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships. The role manages daily operations, in-kind giving, lead intake, event logistics, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and data integrity across the corporate portfolio. The Sr. Coordinator works closely with prospect managers to activate campaigns, track gifts, and deliver a strong donor experience that advances revenue, retention, and pipeline growth.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid remote/in-person work options available upon manager approval and signing of Lurie Children’s remote work agreement. Work includes several hours per day at a computer terminal with occasional travel in the Chicago metropolitan area required.

Essential Job Functions

• Partner with prospect managers on year-round fundraising and stewardship strategy for corporate donors. Produce digital and print materials, manage partner communications, and support onsite activations.
• Lead inbound corporate engagement, including oversight of the in-kind portfolio and qualification of new corporate leads. Source donations that align with hospital needs and serve as the primary point of contact for corporate in-kind inquiries. Review and qualify inbound leads by assessing partnership potential and coordinating next steps with leadership.
• Support grants and reporting. Research corporate grant opportunities and assist with letters of inquiry, proposals, and renewals. Coordinate submission timelines, gather required documentation, and route materials for approval. Compile impact reports by collecting program updates, patient stories, and data. Track deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
• Plan and support corporate fundraising events and donor visits. Coordinate all event logistics for onsite experiences at Lurie Children’s, ensuring a smooth and welcoming visit for corporate donors and partners. Support event leads for CMNH Partner Summit, Corporate Champions, and other corporate donor events.
• Administer giving and engagement platforms, including Benevity, GiveSmart, and Double the Donation. Monitor submissions and campaign pages, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with internal partners or vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial and donor records. Enter contact reports and proposal updates in Raiser’s Edge, record corporate gifts, support gift transmittals and check coding, manage gift documentation, and track invoices and purchasing for fundraising and stewardship materials.
• Oversee vendor relationships for team materials. Source and price items such as event apparel, signage, and stewardship gifts, route orders through internal approval processes, place orders with vendors, track delivery, and manage accurate and timely payment.
• Execute partner stewardship. Prepare and send acknowledgments and impact updates through letters, email, and personal touchpoints. Support partner visits and events by representing Lurie Children’s onsite and ensuring a positive and donor-centered experience.
• Provide responsive support to internal and external partners. Meet standards for timeliness, accuracy, communication, and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a professional setting. Experience in fundraising, marketing, or public relations is appreciated but not required.
• Candidate should be detail ori