Director of Development (CD)

Chicago Dbates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Debates, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Director of Development to design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan. The role focuses on increasing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to sustain the organization’s mission.

Reporting to the Executive Director Dr. Toinette Gunn, the DOD will be a relationship-focused leader, collaborating with board and staff to maximize donor engagement and investments in the organization’s programs and youth

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising preferred.
• Ability to build and manage donor pipelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
• Diversify and increase philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Lead donor engagement efforts to maximize investments in the mission.
• Collaborate with Board and staff; report to the Executive Director.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Nonprofit development

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Chicago Debates envisions a world in which Chicago youth are empowered to find their voice, succeed in college and career, and become leaders in their community. Since its inception in 1995, Chicago Debates’ Chicago Public Schools partnership has grown from an initial five high schools on the south side to over 90 middle and high schools throughout the city. Chicago Debates has become one of the most competitive policy urban debate leagues in the country, and a national model for other urban leagues. To learn more, please visit www.chicagodebates.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Chicago Debates’ first ever Director of Development (DOD) will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that ensures Chicago Debates has the resources necessary to fulfill its mission and meet its strategic priorities. The DOD will provide strategic leadership to diversify, strengthen, and increase philanthropic contributions with a focus on individual, corporate, and foundation giving.

Reporting to Executive Director Dr. Toinette Gunn, the DOD will be an enthusiastic, relationship-focused team member who will work with Board and staff leadership to encourage donor engagement resulting in maximum philanthropic investment in the organization’s mission and programs.

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