Executive Director

Northern Illinois Hospice; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead their fundraising efforts and enhance community outreach. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in fund development, a solid track record of securing major gifts, and strong supervisory skills. This role includes managing professional personnel and ensuring effective business management practices. The position offers a salary range of $70,000.00-$90,000.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in fund development.
• Track record of successful donor gift closures.
• Knowledge of corporate business management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrate superior communications and public relations skills.

Skills

Fund development

Soliciting major gifts

Supervising personnel

Public relations

Communications skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

CFRE certification preferred

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, Northern Illinois Hospice (www.northernillinoishospice.org), FurstExecs is recruiting and evaluating candidates for the Executive Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation position.

Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation was established in October 2013 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. The Foundation’s mission is to assist in funding the operation, educational activities and services of Northern Illinois Hospice, working to ensure that quality hospice care options are available to all those in need in our community.

The Executive Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation will be an active and valuable participant in the continued growth and prosperity of Northern Illinois Hospice.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fund development, and demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts.
• Track record of prospecting, cultivating, and successfully closing donor gifts.
• A Certified Fund-Raising Executive certification (CFRE) is preferred or achieved within two years of hire.
• Annual fundraising experience is required.
• An undergraduate degree in business or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• The Executive Director will have demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel; knowledge of corporate business management; superior communications skills and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of corporate business management and superior communications and public relations skills.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development, Customer Service, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Business Consulting and Services

Location: Rockford, IL. Salary range: $70,000.00-$90,000.00.