Chief Development Officer – CDO

Trinity Health

. Provide strategic leadership for all development efforts for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMaywood • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in development efforts, with a strong focus on major and planned giving within healthcare philanthropy. Proven ability to manage donor relationships, lead teams, and implement successful fundraising campaigns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic LeadershipMajor Gift SolicitationHealthcare Fund DevelopmentProfessional Fundraising CertificationData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Capital Campaign DesignPlanned Giving InstrumentsIRS Regulations and Tax LawsDonor Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementMetrics AssessmentPresentation DevelopmentComplex Report CompilationProject ManagementNegotiation and Persuasion

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationMentoring and DevelopmentAdaptabilityConfidentiality and Accuracy

Certifications & Qualifications

CFREFAHP

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyNonprofit ManagementHealthcare SystemDevelopment ExecutiveTransformational GiftsDonor StewardshipCommunity EngagementCivic InvolvementDevelopment Management TrendsHealthcare Mission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for all development efforts for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division
Develop short-term and long-range strategic philanthropy plans focused on major and planned giving
Advance capital, project, program and research funding priorities
Collaborate with the Health System CEO, Provost for Health Sciences and Deans to secure transformational gifts
Manage a significant portfolio of donors and prospects
Recruit, retain, develop, mentor and supervise the development team
Engage health system leaders, deans, physicians, volunteers and community allies in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
Present Loyola Medicine’s vision and case for support to community and donor constituencies
Use systematic, data-driven processes to evaluate donor capacity and interests and manage relationships
Apply benchmarking and metrics to assess and refine development programs
Ensure donor acknowledgement, recognition and impact stewardship
Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to ensure gifts are properly booked and documented
Advise leaders and colleagues on development management trends and benchmarks
Oversee the annual operating budget and plan
Provide routine progress reports on goals and key gifts
Participate actively in the civic and community life of Chicagoland
Undertake other duties to advance philanthropy for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, journalism, communications, marketing, business or another related field required
6–10 years of previous job-related experience
10 years’ experience as a development executive within a sophisticated, comprehensive development program preferred
At least 5 years as Chief Development Officer, Foundation President, VP of Philanthropy or similar executive role preferred
At least 5 years of recent development experience in a healthcare system or significant healthcare facility
Demonstrated experience orchestrating, soliciting and closing principal and major gifts at the six-, seven- and eight-figure level
Demonstrated success in a leadership role for a campaign of $25 Million+
Professional fundraising certification (CFRE, FAHP or equivalent)
Active involvement in advancing the philanthropy profession at a national level
Five years of managerial experience
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
Ability to compose letters and memorandums
Ability to lead work teams and manage multiple projects
Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction
Ability to communicate, present and listen effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy and consistency
Genuine commitment to the organization and its healthcare mission
Deep understanding of healthcare fund development programs
Experience with capital campaign design, implementation and completion
Knowledge of planned giving instruments and other complex gifts
Understanding of IRS regulations and tax laws applicable to charitable giving
Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities
Must be able to travel as needed to various Trinity Health sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mission-driven work supporting compassionate, person-centered healthcare
Collaboration with Loyola Medicine, Loyola University Health System, Stritch School of Medicine, Niehoff School of Nursing, and Trinity Health leadership
Engagement in civic and community life of Chicagoland