Chief Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Chicago IL, United States LEARN Charter School Network Full time

Join to apply for the Chief Development Officer role at LEARN Charter School Network
Founded in 2001, LEARN Charter School Network is a nationally recognized nonprofit transforming the lives of PreK8th grade students by providing an exceptional education. LEARN is a collegeprep program that empowers scholars for lifelong success.
Our approach is grounded in five core values: high expectations, mutual respect, a safe and nurturing environment, family engagement, and whole child development. LEARNs impact is provenrecognized by Stanford University as one of the nations top GapBusting school networks. LEARN scholars achieve proficiency rates that are 23x comparable schools and its alumni enroll in college at 3x the national average for their peers and graduate college at 2x the rate. LEARN does the ordinary extraordinarily well delivering an unparalleled academic experience each and every day for our students and their families.
LEARN seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and elevate our multimilliondollar annual fundraising and communications efforts. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CDO will partner with a talented team, an engaged Board of Directors, and committed stakeholders to expand LEARNs philanthropic reach and sustain its missiondriven growth.
This is an opportunity for a visionary fundraiser and team leader to advance one of the countrys most effective models for educational equity.
Secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources.
Select, lead, mentor, and develop a highperforming Development and Marketing team including clearly defining performance expectations and providing targeted professional development.
Produce compelling marketing and communications materials that amplify LEARNs story.
Strategic Partnership
Serve as a key member of LEARNs executive team, collaborating with the CEO, Board, and fellow Chiefs to achieve network goals.
Partner with the Board Development Committee to drive engagement, communication and board reporting.
Achieve 100% board participation in annual giving, and leverage board networks for growth.
Oversee the development and marketing budget ensuring that the department is within budget for revenue and expenses.
Manage LEARNs response to audit, reporting, and compliance requirements related to its individual, foundation, and government grants.
Ensure that EveryAction, LEARNs donor database, is maintained and updated with all donor information including gifts, correspondence, grant agreements, and other contact.
Proven track record of raising several million dollars annually with concrete examples of success with personally securing major gifts in excess of $1M.
~ Expertise across individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving.
~ Track record of building and empowering highperforming teams.
~ Hybrid position with regular inperson presence at LEARNs network offices and school sites across Chicagoland and Washington, D.Occasional travel and evening/weekend engagements required.
Salary: The base salary for this position is $210,000 with significant bonus potential.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and personal time; life and disability insurance; LEARN Charter School Network is an equal opportunity employer.



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