Chief Development Strategist

19 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Imagine Englewood if Full time
Imagine Englewood if - Director of Development OpportunityAbout the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Development to lead our comprehensive fundraising and donor management strategy. As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our development strategy and cultivating relationships with our board, staff, and donors.

Job Summary

The Director of Development will be responsible for developing annual revenue goals, leading efforts to identify, secure, and retain new and existing foundation, corporate, and individual support, and managing IEi's grant portfolio. You will oversee ongoing communication, cultivation, and stewardship of diverse donor audiences and effectively manage external stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy, including annual revenue goals and tracking progress against the development plan
  • Lead efforts to identify, secure, and retain new and existing foundation, corporate, and individual support, including conducting outreach and building strong relationships with prospective funders
  • Manage IEi's grant portfolio, inclusive of submission of high-quality and timely applications and reports
  • Oversee ongoing communication, cultivation, and stewardship of diverse donor audiences, including donor acknowledgments, pledge reminders, monthly giving confirmations, thank you calls, and website page updates
  • Effectively manage external stakeholder groups and lead the Fundraising Committee of the Board, focusing on maximizing the giving potential of individual Board members and developing targeted strategies to leverage their networks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or transferable experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record in building fundraising systems, prospecting and cultivating donor relationships, and successful grant writing, along with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
  • Moderate to significant knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with public speaking
  • Demonstrated consistent use of strengths in order to complete several executive functions, including organization, project planning, execution, and time management
  • A sense of humor, a cheerful spirit, and operates with a high level of resilience
  • A deep commitment to the community of Englewood and to healthy living
  • Moderate to significant experience working in the Chicago communities we serve
  • Proficiency in email communication, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
  • Dependable transportation to various meetings and events
  • Experience leading a small team of adults successfully, with evidence of results, for at least three years
  • Demonstrated skill and experience communicating with cultural competence to various stakeholders and diverse audiences
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with board members, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders
What We Offer

This is a full-time exempt position with a salary of $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. While the primary working hours are from 9:00am–5:00pm, we offer a highly flexible schedule, with the ability to adjust hours and work location as needed. Occasional weekend and evening events may be required. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an initial ten days of paid time off, twelve staff holidays, competitive medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, and life insurance benefits, and a flexible, human-first work culture designed to support work-life balance.

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