Executive Director

Calahan Foundation - Chicago, IL (hybrid); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Chicago is seeking an Executive Director to oversee strategic planning and manage fundraising efforts. This hybrid role involves cultivating relationships with stakeholders and supporting the Foundation’s scholarship program. Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit fundraising and project management, demonstrating both creativity and efficiency. This is a part-time, flexible opportunity to work with a collaborative team dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising is essential.
• Skilled in project management and relationship building.
• Must enjoy collaborative work within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Foundation's programs and strategic planning.
• Develop a fundraising and development plan.
• Build and cultivate relationships with stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and board partners.
• Prioritize scholarship program oversight and growth planning.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Project management

Relationship building

Creativity

Efficiency

Job description

The Executive Director oversees the Foundation’s programs and strategic planning; budgeting and financial administration; fundraising and development and external relations; and works closely with the board president and vice president to support board governance. This is an external-facing role responsible for building and cultivating relationships and leading outreach to and across several key stakeholder groups. The two priority areas for the incoming Executive Director are overseeing the Foundation’s annual scholarship program; and developing a fundraising and development plan that includes annual, individual, corporate, and foundation giving with a focus on significant growth. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with experience in nonprofit fundraising who is looking for part-time, flexible work with a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is both highly relational and skilled at project management, enjoys bringing both creativity and efficiency to their work, and would be energized by supporting students with scholarship funding to support their successful matriculation through college.