Vice President Philanthropy Operations

Department: 88012 Advocate Foundation Operations - General Op Expenses Status: Full time

Benefits

Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Remote Pay Range $131.90 - $211.05 Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide philanthropy operations systems, policies, and workflows.
• Direct functions including data and gift processing, donor services, analytics, prospect research, and CRM technology.
• Ensure philanthropy operations across all regional foundations are aligned with enterprise standards and compliant with legal, ethical, and audit requirements.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Compliance to ensure seamless integration between philanthropy systems and enterprise platforms.
• Oversee the development of data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of donor information across all platforms.
• Lead the strategy and optimization of CRM technology (e.g., Blackbaud, Salesforce, or equivalent) to drive fundraising efficiency and insight.
• Establish a systemwide analytics infrastructure that delivers actionable performance dashboards, pipeline reports, and campaign analytics.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making and transparency in all aspects of philanthropy performance.
• Collaborate with Finance to oversee philanthropy financial operations, including gift accounting, fund tracking, and audit preparation.
• Manage compliance with IRS, state, and federal regulations as well as internal policies governing fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Develop consistent gift acceptance, donor recognition, and stewardship policies across all foundations.
• Maintain appropriate controls and risk management practices for gift processing, receipting, and acknowledgment.
• Partner with the VP of Philanthropy Strategy and Governance and regional foundation presidents to align operational priorities with system strategy.
• Provide shared operational services, tools, and training to support local fundraising success.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, service, and continuous improvement within philanthropy operations teams.
• Build strong relationships across system functions including Technology, Finance, Marketing, and Mission Integration to ensure enterprise alignment.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals responsible for data management, analytics, donor services, and operations.
• Champion professional development and advancement opportunities for operations staff across the philanthropy enterprise.
• Foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture grounded in Advocate Health’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: None Required. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree. Experience Required: At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in philanthropy operations, advancement services, or nonprofit infrastructure management. - Demonstrated success leading multi-site operational systems and governance frameworks in complex organizations. - Expertise in CRM technology, data governance, and financial management for fundraising operations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: - Deep understanding of fundraising systems, data analytics, and gift processing operations. - Strong strategic planning and project management skills. - Exceptional collaboration, communication, and leadership ability in matrixed environments. - Proven ability to drive transformation, standardization, and process excellence at scale. - Commitment to Advocate Health’s faith-based mission and values. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job