Major Gifts Officer - Brighter Futures for Chicago Students

Communities In Schools of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Communities In Schools of Chicago (CIS) seeks a relationship-driven Gift Officer to join our Development team. You will manage a donor portfolio of approximately 90 donors, focusing on gifts of $10,000 and above, and cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to grow philanthropic support for CIS and the Brighter Futures Campaign.

Working with the Director of Major Gifts, leadership, and Board members, you will develop compelling proposals and communications, deepening relationships with

Qualifications

• Five years of nonprofit fundraising experience preferred with donor relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience cultivating and managing donor relationships, including major donors and organizational leaders.
• Ability to develop compelling proposals and donor correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 90 donors (individuals, corporate, and foundations) focusing on gifts of $10,000+.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors to grow philanthropic support.
• Support the Brighter Futures Campaign by developing relationships with donors capable of multi-year commitments of $25,000+.
• Partner with the Board and Leadership Council to strengthen donor relationships and engage new major gift prospects.
• Develop donor proposals, letters of request, and personalized donor communications.
• Build a deep understanding of CIS of Chicago's mission, programs, values, and fundraising priorities.
• Foster a culture of gratitude through thoughtful donor engagement and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the Development team and contribute to a professional, accountable work environment.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Communication

Organization

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Communities In Schools of Chicago (CIS) seeks a relationship-driven Gift Officer to join our Development team. You will manage a donor portfolio of approximately 90 donors, focusing on gifts of $10,000 and above, and cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to grow philanthropic support for CIS and the Brighter Futures Campaign.

Working with the Director of Major Gifts, leadership, and Board members, you will develop compelling proposals and communications, deepening relationships with