Senior Director of Development and Communications

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Development and Communications to join our team at Rush. This is a critical leadership role that will play a pivotal part in advancing our mission and driving our growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy, including capital campaigns, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grant applications.
  • Lead efforts to raise funds through a mix of foundation, corporate, and individual giving, and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
  • Develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects, and ensure a comprehensive accounting, transmittal, and acknowledgment process for all donations.
  • Implement current annual fundraising plan and develop future short- and long-term plans, including quarterly activities and metrics.
  • Manage, query, and track donations and acknowledgements through Virtuous CRM fundraising database and utilize the database for moves management.
  • Act as the staff liaison for the Development Committee and work with the Board of Directors by leveraging their resources and networks.
  • Conduct prospect research to grow and cultivate Equal Hope base of individual, corporate, and foundation funders.
  • Develop and manage a personal portfolio of current and prospective donors, and prepare and implement direct mail and email solicitations.
  • Grow the individual major gift prospect list and implement a successful major gifts program that includes donor recognition and a system for moving donor relationships forward.
  • Identify new corporate partnership prospects and craft strategies for outreach and engagement.
  • Work with the board and ED to establish a planned giving program.
  • Oversee the management of grant applications, reporting, evaluation, and compliance, and work closely with the Grants Manager to secure and renew government and foundation grants.
Requirements
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to operational challenges.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field is required.
  • At least seven years of senior leadership experience in development and communications, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
  • Proven success in fundraising and donor management.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics, with experience using business management software.
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising, grant management, and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Detail-oriented and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Flexibility in work style, ability to shift gears and handle multiple different projects and tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare-related nonprofit operations and an understanding of health equity issues.
  • Superior negotiation skills and experience in budget management and strategic planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
  • Proven experience in grant writing, reporting, and management.
Physical Demands

This role requires a high level of energy, creativity, and enthusiasm, with a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of fundraising, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Competencies
  • Advanced Excel is a plus.
  • CRM database software experience.
Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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