Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Philanthropy Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule:8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range:$119,308 - 155,105 per year Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Senior Director of Development, Major and Principal Gifts is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising plans to secure and steward gifts from RUSH Trustees, grateful patients, and other prospective donors within their portfolio. The Senior Director of Development will also be responsible for managing and coaching a team focused on identified key strategic priorities to ensure the success of the departmental fundraising efforts, including pipeline development and securing major, principal, and planned gifts. This position reports to the Executive Director of Development. The individual who will hold this position exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures. Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible positions in development or a related field, preferably in a health care or higher education setting. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience Strong desire to associate with RUSH University Medical Center and champion the mission of RUSH University, including the ability to match RUSH’s vision with the needs and interests of qualified donors. Interest in and sensitivity to the special needs of patients and their families. Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytic skills, and interpersonal skills. Proven track record developing proposals and fundraising plans, as well as generating creative and innovative fundraising strategies. Professional experience in achieving goals within a complex organizational structure subject to detailed business procedures and policies. Demonstrated problem-solving ability in complex and ambiguous situations. Proven success in building relationships with key volunteers, administrative colleagues, and donors, coupled with demonstrated consensus-building skills. Face-to-face cultivation/solicitation experience with a proven track record of securing major and principal gifts. Initiative, sound judgment, and an ability to work collaboratively to move programs and prospective donors forward. A willingness to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. Ability to articulate Rush’s mission and the campaign vision to a variety of constituencies with poise and diplomacy. Preferred Job Qualifications: Advanced degree Fundraising experience in academic setting Company Highlights: Rush was recently ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rush was recently ranked #1 for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient. Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care. Rush University Medical Center was ranked among the top 20 best hospitals to work at in 2019 by Indeed. Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: We health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future. Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of trustees, grateful patients, and other prospective donors with a focus on securing gifts to support the institutional strategic priorities at RUSH, with an individual fundraising goal in the range of $2-4 million. Develop strategies to optimize and strengthen existing portfolio of trustees to include grateful patient prospective donors in partnership with identified physicians and service lines, as assigned. Develop and implement strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these prospective donors incorporating input from colleagues, prospect research, trustees, volunteers, medical staff, and RUSH leadership. Develop overall fundraising strategies and tactics for identified clinical and institutional programs, determined in partnership with the managing ED. Develop plans and associated goals and metrics to achieve and measure success. Coordinate staff and volunteer efforts to reach these goals. Serve as a key stakeholder and contributor to trustee engagement through the peer screening initiative, targeted events, volunteer engagement, appeals/communications, and other activities as identified. Manage and mentor a Development Associate and Assistant Director and serve as a mentor and strategist to junior level colleagues. Prepare major, principal, and planned gift proposals, reports, acknowledgement letters, qualification lead letters, and other materials as needed, in collaboration with the strategic communications, stewardship, alumni relations, and special events teams. Provide concierge services by facilitating interaction of donors, prospective donors and trustees with senior executives, Patient Special Services, physicians, and researchers. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

First-Year Advisor Department: Clark Honors College Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins November 2, 2025; position open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants Along with your online application and resume, please include a brief cover letter (one page or less) that addresses how you meet the minimum (and, if applicable, preferred) qualifications for this position. Use your letter to share what excites you about this opportunity and how you would contribute to the Clark Honors College in this role. For a copy of the full position description, please email mailto:cbsohr@uoregon.edu. Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University's fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices. Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further information during the review process. Department Summary The Robert D. Clark Honors College (CHC) is a liberal arts honors college within the University of Oregon, an AAU Research 1 institution. Founded in 1960, it is one of the oldest public university honors colleges in the United States. The CHC prides itself on building community among students, faculty, and staff. CHC courses are seminar-style and allow for vibrant intellectual discussions, rich faculty-student interaction, and the opportunity for students to build lifelong connections with some of the brightest students in the country. In addition to the expertise students gain from coursework in their majors, CHC students receive a strong interdisciplinary foundation in the liberal arts. The CHC's writing and communication-intensive curriculum helps students develop excellent communication skills, as well as confidence and cultural competency. Position Summary CHC advisors work collaboratively on a student success team dedicated to providing comprehensive support to CHC First-Year students, as part of a dynamic team that includes CHC professional and faculty advisors, major advisors, and other student success campus partners. First-year advisors assist students holistically with academic planning, course registration, academic success strategies, selecting majors and minors, and developing plans for completion of requirements. They provide outreach, proactive advising and referrals, as well as individual guidance as students make informed/reasonable decisions in setting goals, selecting courses, and studying effectively. They assist with CHC advising, registration and orientation programming during the UO's new student summer orientation and maintain accurate advising records and student data tracking using the program's database and university-wide advisor tools (e.g., Navigate). Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree, awarded by the time of appointment • Two years of advising, mentoring, or counseling experience with students or adult learners in education, career, and/or academic services and topics Professional Competencies • Strong student service orientation • Understanding of issues facing diverse student populations, low-socioeconomic, first-generation, underrepresented, non-traditional, disadvantaged, and under-prepared individuals, as well as demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, justice, and inclusion • Ability to organize timelines, tasks, and large and small projects • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills • Detail-oriented and experience with record-keeping • Problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively • Ability to work independently and in a team environment Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in social work, counseling, student services/student affairs, higher education, or other related areas • Knowledge of university systems (such as EAB Navigate) and policies • Experience supporting and developing programs for students, clients, customers, or similar • Experience with proactive advising • Knowledge of STEM degree pathways FLSA Exempt: Yes All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting. In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6639718

About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description The Board Relations and Protocol office consists of four team members. This includes the Special Projects Manager, Director of Protocol and Legislative and Board Relations Specialist. Each of these report to the VP, Board Relations and Protocol. This department serves as an extension of the Office of the President to all matters legislative and serves the Board of Trustees. Every day is different, as it also serves as the Special projects office. Each project is considered ‘all hands on deck’ and features the greatest variety of scope of any department at the Kennedy Center. No staff position, including the VP, is exempt from any specific type of work. Every members of this team displays a ‘teamwork’ mentality and assists wherever they can.   The Specialist will support the VP, Board Relations and protocol in his role representing Kennedy Center President, Richard Grenell, on all matters related to the Board of Trustees, Legislative Affairs and special projects. Key Responsibilities   Administrative and Operational Support   Manage all incoming correspondence to the Board Relations and Protocol Office, including scheduling requests, official memos, legislative communications, and Trustee directives. Maintain the VP’s calendar, coordinate meeting logistics, prepare briefing materials, and ensure timely follow-up on action items. Develop and maintain electronic and physical filing systems to ensure efficient document management and retrieval. Oversee preparation of expense reports, travel arrangements, and procurement requests for departmental activities. Board and Trustee Relations   Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, and communications related to Board of Trustees activities. Draft correspondence, invitations, remarks, and acknowledgments for review by senior leadership and high-level officials. Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, dinners, receptions, and special events — including RSVP tracking, seating charts, and materials distribution. Serve as an on-site representative for the department during Board functions and events, ensuring a professional and seamless guest experience. Legislative and Government Affairs Support   Track local and federal legislation and legislators relevant to the Kennedy Center’s mission and activities. Conduct research and compile reports to support strategic legislative engagement. Assist in scheduling and preparing briefing materials for meetings with government officials and partners. Protocol and Event Support   Provide administrative and logistical support for protocol-related activities, including receiving and hosting high-ranking officials and dignitaries at Kennedy Center events. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Security, Guest Services) to ensure VIP and Trustee experiences are executed with precision and discretion. Serve as on-site support during evening and weekend events as needed. Project and Information Management   Collect, organize, and present information to the VP for the execution of Government Affairs, Board Relations, and department initiatives. Support cross-departmental collaboration on special projects led by the Board Relations and Protocol Office. Maintain department trackers, databases, and communications lists to ensure information accuracy and readiness. General Responsibilities   Respond promptly and professionally to the needs and requests of Kennedy Center leadership, Trustees, and staff. Uphold strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Adhere to all Kennedy Center policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 3 years experience in a legislative office at the state or federal level Minimum 3 years experience as an administrative/personal assistant Preferred experience stewarding high-level VIP’s or Government officials Preferred working knowledge of the Federal legislative process Preferred Background in events and event logistics Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite. 

Please submit a cover letter for consideration. About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $165,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description The Washington National Opera (WNO) Senior Director of Major Gifts (DMG) reports directly to the WNO Managing Director of Advancement. This new position will oversee a team of three major gifts officers and an assistant manager of individual giving, and works closely with WNO leadership and Board of Trustees. The WNO Senior Director of Major Gifts and the WNO Major Gifts team are also part of the larger Kennedy Center Development group, which works collaboratively to assist each area in advancing their assigned goals, while also helping to achieve results for the entire institution.    The WNO DMG is directly responsible for managing a sizable portfolio of major Opera donors, including leadership-level contributors assigned to this portfolio, as well as prospects whom the DMG will be expected to identify and develop. Under the DMG’s creative and strategic leadership, the Major Gifts team will be expected to establish and achieve annual contributed income goals for WNO, inclusive of aspirational growth, and support special campaigns, including a seven-year, WNO 70th Anniversary Campaign, the purpose of which is to increase annual giving and grow the WNO Endowment and other special funds. In concert with WNO leadership, the DMG will guide the Major Gifts team in achieving its goals through the thoughtful identification, research, planning, cultivation, solicitation, and management of the individuals in their portfolios. The DMG will play a large role in ensuring a collaborative culture that will also help identify opportunities for professional development for the staff. The entire WNO Development department, supported by Kennedy Center Special Events, is also involved in the fundraising and administrative aspects of WNO’s annual gala, and the Major Gifts team additionally organizes cultivation events throughout the year designed to engage new prospects, encourage increased commitments, and enrich donor involvement. The DMG participates in shaping the gala and oversees the Major Gifts team’s involvement in its cultivation activities and post-event follow-through, tracking costs and ensuring an effective result. The ideal candidate manages their time, resources, and workload to maximize productivity and financial results; exercises discretion; has proven success managing a high-end portfolio of individual donors; is entrepreneurial, creative, self-driven, and responsive to donor/prospects needs and interests; has exceptional verbal and written communication skills; is understanding and comfortable with complex internal and external relationships; is flexible and willing to switch gears as new opportunities arise that could advance the mission and goals of the Opera; and appreciates the value of collaborating across a matrixed organization to make the best use of the expertise of other departments to effect positive change and achieve shared goals. Key Responsibilities Maintain and grow a sizeable portfolio of Trustees and other high-level donors and prospects by managing and stewarding their philanthropic engagement, growth and involvement, and by encouraging and developing their appreciation for and enjoyment of the art form to enrich their opera-going experience and strengthen their financial commitment. In concert with the Managing Director of Advancement, Director of Individual Giving and Operations, and the Major Gifts team, the DMG helps establish WNO’s annual fundraising goals grounded in well-considered realities combined with strategic planning and aspirational growth. Meets regularly with the WNO Major Gifts team and leadership to creatively strategize and identify opportunities to secure ongoing and new major gifts and sponsorships. Collaborates with other Kennedy Center fundraising teams (e.g., membership, corporate, Circles, etc.) to deepen relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling. Provides leadership, guidance, and feedback to the Major Gifts team to ensure a high-performing collaborative working group that meets or exceeds goals. Guides the team in best practices in all areas of fundraising, including written and verbal communications, prospect research, proposals, meetings, events, and donor engagement, and helps positively elevate skills as needed. Helps define and manage the annual gala and cultivation events. With the Managing Director of Advancement, co-leads weekly Major Gifts team meetings and strategic planning sessions, and co-leads or helps organize periodic staff trainings and professional development workshops. Works with the Managing Director of Advancement and Director of Individual Giving and Operations to evaluate and implement long-term goals and strategies, and to foster a team centered around clarity, kindness, and people-first management. Actively promotes a collegial and collaborative working relationship among Kennedy Center and WNO colleagues. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 7 - 10 years in development, with proven experience managing a portfolio of major donors and with at least 5 - 7 of those years in a supervisory capacity overseeing a high-performance major gifts team that met or exceeded shared goals. Knowledge of broad fundraising principles, standard accounting procedures, development trends, prospect research, non-profit management, and Boards is essential. An understanding of large cultural institutions is beneficial. Experience and comfort managing Board contributions and working with Trustees on goal-setting, donor cultivation, and strategic planning. Experience developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies in a timely fashion and with flexibility as donor interests or organizational priorities shift. Self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. Ability to delegate, multi-task, and deftly interact with a variety of personalities, internally and externally. Ability and confidence to work without close supervision, to foresee development trends, and to proactively participate in strategy meetings. Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization to make best use of the expertise of other departments to effect positive change and achieve shared goals. Superior organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate persuasively, in person and in writing. Experience with Tessitura and/or other CRM systems. Interest in and knowledge of music, opera, and the arts is helpful. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information Working outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) is expected during the performance seasons, primarily during WNO performances and events, and to assist with Kennedy Center and National Symphony Orchestra events if needed. Other than when out of office at donor meetings or for other business, normal hours are in-office. The WNO/Kennedy Center environment is a large, vibrant, faced-paced setting that values creativity, initiative, efficiency, diversity, and teamwork. ABOUT WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA Led by General Director Timothy O’Leary and internationally-acclaimed stage director and WNO Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello, Washington National Opera celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. Each season, the $24 million company produces five innovative mainstage productions—from the classics to the rare to the contemporary—and an annual holiday opera for families. Since 2012, the company’s much-lauded American Opera Initiative has commissioned and produced 36 twenty-minute operas, three each year, from emerging composers and librettists, and 7 hour-long operas, 6 of which have subsequently been seen at companies across the U.S. WNO’s Cafritz Young Artists program is considered one of the finest resident training and career advancement programs in the world, offering singers on the verge of international careers intensive coaching, career guidance, and—importantly—supporting roles in WNO mainstage productions and leading roles in the American Opera Initiative world premieres. WNO and the Kennedy Center annually celebrate the Marian Anderson Award given to a young American singer who has achieved initial success in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory with an annual recital, and WNO, in concert with Kennedy Center Education, oversee the WNO Opera Institute, a summer training program for high school singers. WNO further extends its mission into the community with programs throughout the year in churches, community centers, at the Library of Congress and other major institutions, with the tech community, and with teens at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center.