Foundation/Fundraising Summer Internship

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.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric medical care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in technology, research and family-centered design. As the pediatric teaching hospital of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we strive to be a leader in pediatric healthcare delivery; research in the causes, treatment and prevention of diseases that affect children; education for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals; and advocacy for the general well-being of all children. As the top pediatric hospital in Illinois, our medical staff of 1,800 physicians across 70 pediatric specialties cared for more than 221,000 children and adolescents in 2020. Fifty-five percent of children we treat are either uninsured or underinsured; we serve more pediatric patients covered by Medicaid than any other hospital in Illinois.

As a non-profit organization, Lurie Children's relies on philanthropy to help sustain and advance our mission. Lurie Children's Foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the organization, employs more than 100 fundraising, marketing and communications professionals.

Lurie Children's Foundation is actively engaged in a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Inspired by our vision to ensure a healthier future for every child, we are driven to engage with our communities and change the future of children's health. We do so by focusing Lurie Children's Campaign for every child around three fundamental commitments:

For every Child . . . The Promise of a Cure;
For every Child . . . the Promise of a Safer Space; and
For every Child . . . The Promise of a Healthier Future.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

The summer internship will support Lurie Children's campaign for every child by completing specific work projects as assigned by the broader Foundation team (Major/Planned Gifts, Annual Programs, Private Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Community & Donor Engagement, Information Strategy and Foundation Finance). The program is designed to give students an opportunity to complement their formal education with a stimulating and substantive work experience, coupled with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of Lurie Children's Foundation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete a comprehensive orientation to the operations of the Foundation to develop basic skills in fundraising and related business functions; and gain a better understanding of pediatric healthcare, Lurie Children's and its related entities.
• Gather, investigate, research, analyze, and/or study activities impacting Foundation-wide or inter-business unit operations.
• Attend meetings as needed and participate on committees as assigned, including the opportunity to attend at least one donor/donor prospect meeting.
• Complete other special projects or assignments as directed, including a special project to own from start to finish.
• Perform job functions adhering to service principles with focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Undergraduate or graduate student with interest in fundraising/development.
• A high level of personal and professional integrity and an ability to inspire confidence and cooperation.
• Applicant must be able to attend meetings and events, some of which are held during evening hours and on weekends.
• Discretion with confidential materials required and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of people: staff, volunteers and medical center leaders.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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