Chief Development Officer

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS Full time
Senior Director of Development at Chicago Youth Centers

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Director of Development to join our team at Chicago Youth Centers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising and development, with experience in leading and managing teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans to achieve fundraising goals, building relationships with key stakeholders, and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organization.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

About the Role

The Senior Director of Development will report directly to the President/CEO and will be responsible for all development, fundraising, and campaign strategies.

The role will involve:

  • Leading development staff to research, develop target lists of prospects, create customized approaches, and develop messages and materials
  • Significantly expanding the individual major gift donor base by creating portfolios, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding current and new corporate and foundation partners
  • Overseeing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports of fundraising progress, communicating the goals and strategies of the overall advancement efforts, and managing that progress against established benchmarks and an organizational scorecard
  • Leveraging Board Members and champions to build strong relationships with key donors, community leaders, and volunteers, and engaging organizations with which CYC should partner
  • Nurturing partnerships and relationships with current and prospective funders through donor recognition programs and stewardship

The Senior Director of Development will also be responsible for creating and implementing a plan to identify and build strong relationships with key donors, community leaders, and volunteers, and engage organizations with which CYC should partner.

About Chicago Youth Centers

Chicago Youth Centers is a leading provider of after-school programs and services for children and families in Chicago. Our mission is to provide young people with the skills, support, and resources they need to succeed in life.

We offer a competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 403B, and other benefit options.

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We encourage applicants who share our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.



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