Director of Advancement (Hybrid)
 American Medical Association | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 330 North Wabash Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jun 04, 2026 | |
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Director of Advancement (Hybrid) Chicago, IL As the AMA's charitable arm, the AMA Foundation brings together physicians and communities to improve our nation's health. AMA Foundation is part of the American Medical Association (AMA), a nonprofit, and the nation's largest professional Association of physicians. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Our well-defined culture has strongly impacted the prosperity of our organization. Our foundational values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Collaboration, Agility and Trust are at the core of our efforts and continue to shape the success of the AMA. We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Director of Advancement (Hybrid) on our AMA Foundation team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office. The Director of RESPONSIBILITIES: Contributed Revenue *Demonstrate expertise in moves management by guiding donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities; ensure systematic tracking and advancement of donor relationships to maximize philanthropic outcomes. *Set and implement annual fundraising goals and manage revenue and expense budgets for Development and marketing departments and Foundation Meetings. *Lead efforts to grow annual fund support through major giving, legacy gifts, corporate/foundation grants, events, memberships, and digital giving. *Oversee creation of donor proposals, working with Executive Director, Board Development Committee, and AMA colleagues. *In collaboration with the Executive Director and Board Development Chair set and implement special fundraising campaigns. *Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors at the including both individual and institutional sources. *Assists Executive Director in Board management, engagement, retention, and recruitment. *Create and implement a robust stewardship program for current donors and a cultivation program for prospects. *Provide leadership and guidance to the Sr. Development Officer in executing strategies to raise funds for all AMAF programs and additional philanthropic opportunities. *Prepare and present comprehensive reports and assessments to the Board of Directors and Executive Director, including clear recommendations for improvements and enhancements. Marketing and Communications
*Develop annual plans and strategies and approaches for communicating and marketing the Foundation's brand proposition. *In partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and AMA leadership refine and evolve the Foundation's core messages to ensure organizational consistency. *Direct Donor Relations and Communications Manager to develop and implement an overall strategic plan for marketing and communications activities in support of Foundation's priorities, and to create and refine marketing materials that excite and engage constituents and greater community. *Develop yearly media plan and pitch stories, ensure creation and development of marketing and sales materials, and manage the revision/enhancement of the Foundation's website and all other collateral. *Serve as executive editor for the organization's marketing and collateral pieces including e-newsletters, marketing collateral pieces including rack cards and the Foundation's online presence. *Oversee respective Board Committees; serve as the primary liaison to the Development Committee, as well as regular presence at the Finance and Program Committee meetings. Strategic Planning and Collaboration
*In collaboration with the Executive Director, contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including development and implementation of Strategic and Implementation Plans, internal and external audits of fundraising and operations, and creation and evaluations of metrics/goals on an ongoing basis. *Serve as the liaison between programming and fundraising to ensure cohesive messaging in all communications, donor wishes are being met/executed each fiscal year, data/stories are being properly collected and communicated, and fundraising team has all necessary information for grant proposals and individual donor solicitation. Help identify funding needs and match those needs with potential donors. *With Donor Relations and Communications Manager, create and oversee comprehensive stewardship and recognition program for all development programs, including special events. *Work with finance team and investment manager to ensure correct net asset allocation to all endowed funds each year, as well as communication to donors on fund performance. People Management
*Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight for four staff. *Responsible for setting objectives and evaluating staff performance; ensure staff development and identify opportunities for advancing staff skills and expertise. *Oversee the training, mentoring, and attainment of goals of development and marketing team. May include other responsibilities as assigned REQUIREMENTS:
The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $127,165-$172,945. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status. THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION | |