Midwest External Affairs Director (Fundraising & Growth)

OneGoal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

OneGoal is seeking a Managing Director of External Affairs to lead the Midwest Development team and drive fundraising growth across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This role reports to the Regional Executive Director, Midwest and collaborates with the National External Affairs team to align donor opportunities and campaigns.

You will set strategic direction, manage donor engagement, and build a high-performing team to surpass annual KPIs while fostering a strong development culture across the

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience in the Chicago market.
• Experience engaging donors, prospects, and boards.
• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for the Midwest development team and growth strategy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
• Lead donor engagement, external communications, events, and brand amplification across the region.
• Manage a donor portfolio, track progress to goal, and coordinate with the National External Affairs team.
• Collaborate with Midwest Leadership Team and cross-regional partners to align on fundraising initiatives and metrics.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Board relations

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

OneGoal is seeking a Managing Director of External Affairs to lead the Midwest Development team and drive fundraising growth across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. This role reports to the Regional Executive Director, Midwest and collaborates with the National External Affairs team to align donor opportunities and campaigns.

You will set strategic direction, manage donor engagement, and build a high-performing team to surpass annual KPIs while fostering a strong development culture across the