Fundraising Project Manager: Major Gifts & Research

Kinsley Power Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Window to the World Communications, Inc. (the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT) seeks a Development Project Manager, Research and Major Gifts in Chicago to identify prospective donors and coordinate cultivation via Tessitura and related data sources.

The role involves preparing donor profiles, leading weekly prospect reviews, supporting major donor solicitations, and refining CRM processes within the Development team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ office experience, preferably on a development/fundraising team or similar.
• Project management experience.
• Executive support experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective donors, sponsors, and leadership candidates; identify new prospects for restricted support projects.
• Develop and maintain prospect lists for restricted projects in Tessitura; track plans and activities.
• Review event attendee lists and giving records to identify prospective donors; track attendance in the donor database.
• Prepare detailed notes on guests prior to events for leadership.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on weekly prospect review meetings.
• Lead weekly agenda planning meetings for prospect review.
• Use Tessitura and DonorSearch to prioritize and move prospects into the pipeline; distill findings into briefings for leadership.
• Support VP of Development with annual fund solicitation letters, reply devices, mailing materials, and stewardship mailings for major donors.
• Track efforts, analyze results, maintain records, and improve processes for major donor renewals.
• Participate in on-site and off-site events, including some evenings and weekends.
• Collaborate to maintain data hygiene in the donor database and prepare donor notes.

Skills

CRM databases

Tessitura

Data driven mindset

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team oriented

Fundraising knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

Tessitura CRM

DonorSearch

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Window to the World Communications, Inc. (the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT) seeks a Development Project Manager, Research and Major Gifts in Chicago to identify prospective donors and coordinate cultivation via Tessitura and related data sources.

The role involves preparing donor profiles, leading weekly prospect reviews, supporting major donor solicitations, and refining CRM processes within the Development team.