Senior Fundraising Strategist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Gads Hill Center Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Development is a senior staff position responsible for ensuring the achievement of fundraising and communication goals of Gads Hill Center. This individual reports to the COO and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board Members to establish and achieve the fundraising goals.

Fundraising Strategy

The Director will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive and strategic fundraising plan that includes grants from the government, private foundations, corporate sponsorships, individual donors, special events, and special campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events.
  2. Lead a team of fundraising professionals, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
  3. Develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.
  4. Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop fundraising strategies and goals that align with the organization's mission.
  5. Analyze and monitor fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.

Requirements

  1. Proven success in leading fundraising work for a nonprofit with a budget of $15 million and up.
  2. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in donor development.
  3. Proven track record in cultivation, solicitation, and closing of corporate foundation grants and five-figure individual gifts.
  4. Experience supervising and leading staff and coordinating with peers to achieve goals.
  5. Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects and reporting progress to senior management and the Board of Directors.
  6. Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
  7. Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising.
  8. Strong analytic and strategic-thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex plans and ability to translate plans into concrete goals and measurable outcomes.
  9. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Salesforce, Donor Perfect, or similar fundraising software.
  10. Flexible time is needed for donor cultivation and events.
  11. Familiarity with Chicago's funders and nonprofit landscape is a plus.
  12. Ability to pass a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check.


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