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The Vice President, Carle Health Center for Philanthropy is the executive leader responsible for advancing a comprehensive, system-wide fundraising enterprise in support of Carle Health’s strategic growth, clinical excellence, research innovation, and patient-centered care. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

Overview<br/><br/>The Vice President, Carle Health Center for Philanthropy is the executive leader responsible for advancing a comprehensive, system-wide fundraising enterprise in support of Carle Health’s strategic growth, clinical excellence, research innovation, and patient-centered care.<br/><br/>This role provides vision, strategy, and operational leadership for a system-wide healthcare philanthropy program, including campaign planning and execution, major and principal gift development, foundation governance, and integration of auxiliary and volunteer services, to support the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the health system. The VP serves as a key architect of enterprise campaign strategy and partners with system executives, physicians, and board leadership to secure transformational philanthropic investment.<br/><br/>The position plays a critical role in building a sustainable culture of philanthropy across a complex healthcare system and ensuring that donor engagement strengthens community trust and enhances patient experience.<br/><br/><strong>Onsite Office Location</strong>: can be flexible within the four regions; position requires a strong, visible presence across the system and within the communities served. <br/><br/>Qualifications<br/><br/><strong>Certifications:</strong><br/><ul><li>Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar credential (preferred)</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Education: </strong><br/><ul><li>Bachelor‘s Degree</li><li>Advanced Degree (Preferred)</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Work Experience: </strong><br/><ul><li>Healthcare Philanthropy Leadership - 10 years, or </li><li>Large-scale nonprofit fundraising - 10 years, and </li><li>Demonstrated success leading capital or</li><li>Demonstrated success leading comprehensive campaigns, and </li><li>Experience in a complex, multi-entity organization</li><li>Proven ability to secure principal and major gifts</li><li>Strong governance and board partnership experience</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Preferred: </strong><br/><ul><li>Healthcare system fundraising experience</li><li>Oversight of volunteer or auxiliary programs</li><li>Experience in campaign feasibility and capital planning</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Core Leadership Competencies:</strong><br/><ul><li>Enterprise strategic thinking</li><li>Campaign architecture and execution</li><li>Executive presence and influence</li><li>Relationship-centered leadership</li><li>Physician and clinical partnership</li><li>Results-driven accountability</li><li>Mission alignment and ethical stewardship</li><li>Change leadership in complex systems</li><li>Emotional intelligence and diplomacy</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $300,000 to $420,000/year <br/><br/>Responsibilities<br/><br/><strong>Enterprise Campaign Leadership</strong><br/><ul><li>Design and lead comprehensive system-wide fundraising campaign: feasibility, planning, execution, & stewardship</li><li>Align campaign priorities with system strategy, capital initiatives, clinical expansion, research, community health initiatives, and workforce development goals</li><li>Partner with leadership to translate strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities</li><li>Personally manage relationships with principal and transformational gift prospects</li><li>Drive campaign performance through data-informed strategy, pipeline management, and accountability systems</li><li>Ensure campaign messaging reflects system impact, patient outcomes, and community benefit</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Health System Philanthropy Strategy</strong><br/><ul><li>Develop and execute a long-term philanthropic growth strategy across multiple hospitals, service lines, and regions</li><li>Integrate philanthropy into system planning, capital strategy, and service line development</li><li>Lead major gifts, planned to give, corporate partnerships, employee giving, and foundation grants</li><li>Strengthen physician engagement in philanthropy as ambassadors and partners</li><li>Establish system-wide donor stewardship and impact reporting standards</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Foundation Governance & Financial Stewardship</strong><br/><ul><li>Provide executive oversight of the foundation board and affiliated boards and councils</li><li>Guide board governance, fundraising performance, and fiduciary accountability</li><li>Guide board member recruitment, orientation, and development</li><li>Ensure compliance with healthcare and nonprofit regulations</li><li>Partner with Accounting and Treasury on financial management, endowments, and investment stewardship</li><li>Maintain transparent reporting and donor accountability</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Auxiliary & Volunteer Integration</strong><br/><ul><li>Provide strategic oversight of auxiliary organizations across the system</li><li>Align volunteer and auxiliary services with patient experience, hospitality, staff appreciation, & community engagement goals</li><li>Expand volunteer programs that enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction</li><li>Strengthen auxiliary fundraising alignment with system campaigns</li><li>Strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers</li><li>Foster a welcoming, mission-driven volunteer culture that supports staff and patients</li><li>Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards and safety requirements</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Executive & Community Leadership</strong><br/><ul><li>Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on philanthropic strategy</li><li>Represent Carle Health as a visible ambassador in the communities served</li><li>Build partnerships with civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders</li><li>Strengthen Carle Health’s reputation as a trusted healthcare partner</li><li>Lead high-profile donor and community engagement events</li><li>Represent Carle Health at major donor and community events</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Operational Leadership</strong><br/><ul><li>Build and lead a high-performing, system-wide philanthropy team</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing, system-wide auxiliary and volunteer services team</li><li>Establish measurable goals, performance standards, and accountability</li><li>Promote collaboration across hospitals, service lines, and regions</li><li>Ensure operational excellence and ethical fundraising practices</li><li>Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities</li></ul><br/><br/>About Us<br/><br/><strong>Find it here.</strong><br/><br/>Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.<br/><br/>Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.<br/><br/>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. <br/><br/>Compensation and Benefits<br/><br/>The compensation range for this position is $0per hour - $0per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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About Judah Christian School:Judah Christian School is a Preschool - 12th grade private Christian school whose mission is "to partner with families and the local church, in providing an academically-excellent, Bible-based education, preparing students for a Christ-honoring life of service." This role manages payroll, tuition, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting while partnering with the Superintendent, the Finance Committee, the School Board, and external advisors to ensure strong financial health and responsible use of resources.

<div><strong>Finance Manager, Judah Christian School </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Job Purpose:</strong></div><div>To serve the board, administration, faculty, sta, and families of Judah Christian School through the management of financial resources. The Finance Manager supports the mission and ministry of the school by overseeing all financial operations with integrity, accuracy, and Christ-led stewardship. This role manages payroll, tuition, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting while partnering with the Superintendent, the Finance Committee, the School Board, and external advisors to ensure strong financial health and responsible use of resources.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll and pay all payroll-related liabilities (insurances, tuition withheld, ILSC)</li><li>Manage tuition billing, collection, FACTS setup, discounts, incidental charges, and delinquent accounts with professionalism and compassion.</li><li>Oversee variable tuition programs and Qualified Education Expense receipts.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online (QBO), including deposits, bills, reconciliations, and memorized transactions.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports and help enforce the approved annual budget.</li><li>Track internal funds, fundraisers, and restricted contributions in compliance with nonprofit guidelines.</li><li>Partner with the accounting firm for the annual financial review and Form 990 preparation.</li><li>Manage teacher stipends, employee and coach agreements, and salary spreadsheets.</li><li>Oversee school credit cards and facility rental agreements.</li><li>Serve as a member of the Finance Committee and report financial information to school leadership and the Board.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>A committed follower of Jesus Christ who fully supports, without reservation, the Judah Christian School Statement of Faith.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.</li><li>3–5 years of financial management or accounting experience (nonprofit and/or school experience preferred)</li><li>Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and FACTS Tuition Management.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills when working with families, staff, and volunteers.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats (in-person, phone, and email)</li><li>Ability to prioritize responsibilities, develop implementation plans, and meet critical deadlines.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.</li><li>Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.</li><li>Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and maintaining organized financial systems, both physical and cloud-based.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>The BEST candidate will have a proven track record and/or experience in these areas:</strong></div><ul><li>Experience managing organizational budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.</li><li>Experience preparing financial documentation for audits or working directly with external auditors.</li><li>Familiarity with internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.</li><li>Understanding of tuition billing cycles, financial aid processes, and accounts receivable management.</li><li>Ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Experience preparing financial reports for boards, committees, or senior leadership teams.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, processes, or operational efficiency.</li><li>Experience working in a private school, Christian school, or nonprofit ministry environment.</li><li>Understanding of donor-restricted funds and designated giving.</li><li>Experience tracking and reporting financial activity related to fundraising initiatives.</li><li>Advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets), including modeling and data analysis.</li><li>CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional accounting certification (preferred but not required)</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>“Who You Are”:</strong></div><div>You have a passion and love for the Lord and furthering His kingdom through Christian education. Your heart desires to see organizations like Judah grow so that more students can receive a Christ-centered education. You take pride in your work and have a passion for detail, accountability, and great stewardship of God’s resources. You are someone who sets a high bar for yourself and believes in the true pursuit of excellence in everything you do for the Lord. Overall, you are passionate about serving the Lord in a ministry role, and know that your career and life should be a reflection of your relationship with Christ. <br/><br/></div><div><strong>Working Hours:</strong></div><div>This position is currently a part-time position, but could become a full-time position for the right candidate. The position is on-site with remote flexibility possible at various times. <br/><br/></div><div><strong>Supervisor:</strong></div><div>This position reports directly to the Superintendent. <br/><br/></div><div><strong>How to Apply:</strong></div><div>Please fill out a <strong>Staff Application</strong> and submit it with your support documentation to the Judah website. The application and submission form can be found at <a href="https://www.judah.org/employment" rel="nofollow">https://www.judah.org/employment</a>. </div><br/><br/><strong>About Judah Christian School:</strong><p>Judah Christian School is a Preschool - 12th grade private Christian school whose mission is "to partner with families and the local church, in providing an academically-excellent, Bible-based education, preparing students for a Christ-honoring life of service."

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