Director of Development, Global Affairs Partnerships

The-Chicago-Council-On-Global-Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is seeking a Director of Development in Chicago to lead institutional fundraising from prospecting to relationship management, with a focus on corporate and foundation partners. As a front-line fundraiser and ambassador, you will guide proposals, manage a Moves Management pipeline in Salesforce, and collaborate across departments to advance the Council's mission.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–10 years of fundraising experience, and a willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5–10 years of fundraising or related experience
• Proven donor engagement and renewals record
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences
• Ability to lead and collaborate across teams
• Commitment to ethics and mission

Responsibilities

• Meet annual revenue goals by managing a donor portfolio and strategic asks
• Prospect corporate and foundation partners and steward relationships
• Lead grant proposals and collaborate on foundation sponsorships
• Document opportunities and progress in Salesforce in Moves Management
• Coordinate corporate events and engage executives and speakers
• Represent the Council at events and donor meetings

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor engagement

Public speaking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is seeking a Director of Development in Chicago to lead institutional fundraising from prospecting to relationship management, with a focus on corporate and foundation partners. As a front-line fundraiser and ambassador, you will guide proposals, manage a Moves Management pipeline in Salesforce, and collaborate across departments to advance the Council's mission.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–10 years of fundraising experience, and a willingness