Vice President, Center for Philanthropy

About the Team

Carle Health is a comprehensive healthcare system serving central and southeastern Illinois, comprised of eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Our nearly 17,000 team members are united by a mission to positively impact the lives of patients and communities through clinical excellence, research innovation, and patient-centered care. We are home to the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and hold Magnet® designations for nursing care at multiple facilities.

About the Role

The Vice President of the Carle Health Center for Philanthropy serves as the executive leader advancing a comprehensive, system-wide fundraising enterprise. This role is critical to supporting Carle Health's strategic growth, clinical expansion, and research initiatives. You will provide the vision and operational leadership necessary to build a sustainable culture of philanthropy across a complex healthcare system.

As a key architect of enterprise campaign strategy, you will partner with system executives, physicians, and board leadership to secure transformational philanthropic investment. Your work will ensure that donor engagement strengthens community trust and enhances the patient experience. You will oversee the integration of auxiliary and volunteer services, ensuring they align with our goals of hospitality, staff appreciation, and community engagement.

This position requires a strong, visible presence across the system and within the four regions we serve. You will personally manage relationships with principal and transformational gift prospects while leading a high-performing team to drive campaign performance and operational excellence.

Our Culture and Commitment

At Carle Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that passion and purpose come together to drive our mission forward. 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, or basis of disability.

Application Process

To learn more about this opportunity and the comprehensive benefits package available to team members and providers, please visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. We invite you to discover the job, the career, and the purpose you were meant for at Carle Health.