Chief Development and Communications Officer

7 days ago


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

About the Role:

The Director of Development and Fundraising will play a critical role in ensuring the achievement of fundraising and communication goals of Gads Hill Center. This senior staff position will be responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive and strategic fundraising plan that includes grants from government agencies, private foundations, corporate sponsorships, individual donors, special events, and special campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

  • Proven success in leading fundraising work for a nonprofit with a budget of $15 million and up.
  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in donor development.
  • Proven track record in cultivation, solicitation, and closing of corporate foundation grants and five-figure individual gifts.
  • Experience supervising and leading staff and coordinating with peers to achieve goals.
  • Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects and reporting progress to senior management and the Board of Directors.
  • Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
  • Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Salesforce, Donor Perfect, or similar fundraising software.
  • Familiarity with Chicago's funders and nonprofit landscape is a plus.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check.

About Gads Hill Center:

Gads Hill Center envisions a community in which all children benefit from healthy, financially stable households that support their early learning and growth. We invest in the potential of children and families through early childhood education, youth programs, and mental health support. Ultimately, Gads Hill Center builds a community where all families can help their children have access to quality education in order to succeed in school and life.



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