Annual Fund and Donor Communications Manager

3 weeks ago

Evanston, United States Music Institute of Chicago Full time

The Annual Fund and Development Communications Manager at the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is a critical member of the fundraising team and works to champion the organization's mission to lead people toward a lifelong engagement with music by providing widely accessible resources for high quality music teaching, performing, and service activities -- and harnessing the power of music to educate, inspire and bring comfort to the communities we serve.

**Summary/objective**

**Core Competencies and Desirable Traits**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong capacity for listening and extracting information from others
- Customer service mindset with an ability to foster strong relationships
- Solid organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and a keen eye for detail
- Knowledge of Chicago's philanthropic and business landscape
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible working style, with the ability meet deadlines and goals while navigating a complex and entrepreneurial work environment
- Solid work ethic, with a high level of integrity and accountability
- Self-motivated and driven to take initiative
- Positive spirit and energy
- A good sense of humor

**Required education and experience**

BA or equivalent

2+ years of professional experience in a development department or related field

Experience working with Raiser's Edge or similar CRM

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work after hours and weekends on occasion

Interest in music and the Music Institute's mission

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master's degree in nonprofit/arts administration or related field
- Membership in professional Development groups such as Association of Fundraising Professionals, and others.

U.S. Work Authorization is required.

**Affirmative Action/EEO Statement**

It is the policy of the Music Institute of Chicago to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, age or disability. This policy affects decisions regarding hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer and other privileges of employment.

**Other Duties**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Writing skills: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Evanston, IL 60201 (required)

Work Location: In person

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