Director of Development
14 hours ago
Gads Hill Center seeks a seasoned Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and drive growth. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with our mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic 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 to ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded.
- Develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials, including donor recognition programs and targeted appeals.
- 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.
About Gads Hill Center:
Gads Hill Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing early childhood education, youth programs, and mental health support to families in need. We envision a community where all children benefit from healthy, financially stable households that support their early learning and growth.
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