Executive Director, Racial Justice Fundraising

Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund is seeking an Executive Director to guide and manage its work, building fundraising capacity and steering grantmaking strategy. The role is external-facing, responsible for building relationships and leading outreach to Steering Committee, grantees, and funders.

An ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit fundraising leader with a track record in building strategic partnerships and a solid understanding of how institutional funders operate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in nonprofit fundraising or related field.
• Experience leading external-facing fundraising initiatives.
• Strong ability to build and sustain partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategy to diversify revenue.
• Lead outreach to current and prospective funders and partners.
• Oversee grantmaking alignment with mission and community priorities.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic partnerships

Nonprofit governance

Community organizing

Job description

The Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund is seeking an Executive Director to guide and manage its work, building fundraising capacity and steering grantmaking strategy. The role is external-facing, responsible for building relationships and leading outreach to Steering Committee, grantees, and funders.

An ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit fundraising leader with a track record in building strategic partnerships and a solid understanding of how institutional funders operate.