Director of Development (CEL)

The Center for Enriched Living; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Enriched Living is seeking a Director of Development to lead a robust philanthropy program and a high-performing team in Riverwoods, IL. This role, reporting to the CEO, focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors while guiding campaigns, events, grants, and corporate partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have seven years of fundraising experience with increasing responsibility, proven major gift experience, and a track record of building strong donor

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of fundraising experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Three+ years managing a multi-functional team.
• Proven ability to solicit and secure 6-figure gifts.
• Working knowledge of planned giving strategy and implementation.
• Experience working with the Executive Director/CEO and Board leadership on major donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive philanthropy program and development operations.
• Manage a portfolio of high-potential donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Drive strategic philanthropy goals including campaigns, events, grants, and partnerships.
• Provide overall vision for donor engagement and broader philanthropic initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Team leadership

Major gifts

Planned giving

Board relations

Donor stewardship

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Strategic philanthropy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Center for Enriched Living seeks a passionate philanthropic leader to serve as its next Director of Development, following the impending retirement of the current Director after 14 years. The role reports directly to CEL’s CEO, Harriet Levy.

The Director will lead a high functioning team responsible for effective management of a comprehensive philanthropy program and will concurrently manage a portfolio of high potential donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Director will drive the organization’s strategic philanthropy goals and provide overall vision to individual giving (including campaigns), events, grant development, corporate partnerships, development operations, and a broader philanthropic engagement strategy. Candidates who are passionate about the opportunity to positively impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Enriched Living is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

Specific Requirements Include:

• A minimum of seven years of fundraising experience in roles demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility; three or more years of managing a multi-functional team.
• Proven ability to solicit and secure 6-figure gifts.
• Working knowledge of planned giving strategy and implementation.
• Experience working closely with an Executive Director/CEO and Board leadership, training and assisting leadership in managing major donor relationships.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated success leading strong and productive cross-functional work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development.
• Career track record that shows stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in overall success.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

Since 1968, the Center for Enriched Living has ensured that people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are included in the community, achieve personal success and enjoy a good quality of life. CEL became an independent agency in 1984 and now serves approximately 500 members annually within its 20,000 square foot facility in Riverwoods, IL. For more information about CEL, please visit www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org .