Director of Development Operations & Data Strategy

Chicago Botanic Garden; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to employee wellness

Job summary

Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Director, Development Operations to lead a high-performing team and manage donor database operations. This role is crucial for overseeing fundraising efforts and ensuring data-driven approaches enhance missions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, data management, and project management and will implement innovative solutions to support growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• More than seven years of relevant experience in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Expertise in managing multifunctional teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of data management and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Development Operations team and manage technical projects.
• Oversee donor database administration and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising best practices

Database management (Raiser's Edge)

Project management

Reporting and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Director, Development Operations to lead a high-performing team and manage donor database operations. This role is crucial for overseeing fundraising efforts and ensuring data-driven approaches enhance missions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, data management, and project management and will implement innovative solutions to support growth within the organization.