Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Scion Staffing Full time
Job Opportunity

Scion Staffing is excited to introduce an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to join a dynamic theater arts organization in Chicago. The organization is dedicated to fostering unity and dialogue through innovative performances and community engagement.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement will play a critical role in shaping the future of the organization and leading the upcoming capital campaign. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing major gifts and grants, and will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Capital Campaign, working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and campaign consultants to achieve annual revenue goals.
  • Develop and implement a short-range and long-range fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals.
  • Provide leadership, management, and mentoring to the Development team, and provide guidance on best practices and strategy when needed.
  • Create a comprehensive plan for growing philanthropic revenue, and direct the work of the Development team to implement fundraising programs using donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
  • Manage an active portfolio of major donors and prospects, creating and implementing personalized cultivation and stewardship plans and gift requests for each donor within the portfolio.
  • Analyze reports on donor and patron interactions to make strategic decisions to maximize giving opportunities, and prepare and present information and progress to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
  • Research and write grants for the organization, and ensure that there is a structured stewardship of all grants in place.
Qualifications
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with a collaborative spirit and strong management skills, and a proven ability to inspire and motivate staff, board, donors, and volunteers.
  • Proven track record of securing major gifts and grants, and a strong network of individual, institutional, and major gift donors.
  • Strong strategic and implementation skills, with the ability to grasp the opportunities and challenges of the organization and the role.
  • Outstanding communicator, with excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills, and a high degree of emotional intelligence, with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a passion for using the arts as a catalyst for positive social change and community building.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $160,000 - $180,000, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, Sick Leave, and Holidays.

For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/12251.

About Scion Staffing:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.



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