Senior Campaign and Prospect Manager

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Senior Campaign and Prospect Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising activities for the Vision 2030 campaign. You will collaborate with senior leadership, the advancement team, and the campaign committee to lead prospect research and donor engagement strategies.

The role partners closely with the Vice President, Institutional Advancement to drive campaign progress and deliverables across reporting and materials, while

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years in fundraising or advancing donor portfolios.
Experience with donor databases to support fundraising initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Implement secondary moves management strategies to maximize donor meetings and solicitations.
Coordinate campaign deadlines, benchmarks, and reporting with Advancement Operations and Communications teams.
Staff the campaign steering committee and prepare solicitation materials for leadership.
Develop dynamic donor portfolios through research to support campaign goals.

Skills

Fundraising portfolio management

Donor research & prospecting

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CRM software

Job description

Senior Campaign and Prospect Manager

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Job Summary

The Senior Campaign and Prospect Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising activities related to CCAC's Vision 2030 campaign. This role partners closely with senior leadership, the advancement team, and the campaign committee to lead prospect research, advance donor engagement strategies, and track campaign progress. The Campaign and Prospect Research Manager serves as a vital support role for the giving team and campaign leadership.

Reports to: Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Responsibilities

Campaign Execution & Strategy

Partner with Advancement team leadership to implement secondary moves management strategies to maximize donor-facing meetings and activities with prospects by developing proposals, supporting strategy development, and coordinating outreach.
Serve as the point person for major campaign deadlines, benchmarks, and internal coordination, collaborating with Advancement Operations and Communications team members to ensure all campaign material deliverables and reporting deadlines are met.
In partnership with the Vice President, coordinate activity of campaign steering committee, helping to staff committee members and Vice President with needed solicitation materials and coordination of outreach.

Prospect Research Management

Develop dynamic portfolios through research and analysis to support a growing Giving Team to achieve campaign goals.
Lead efforts to ensure donor pipeline viability by working closely with Giving Team and Advancement Operations on strategic portfolio composition and management.
Serve as a collaborative partner and thought leader to Giving Team by designing and implementing prospect management best practices that encourage major and transformational gift relationships.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Team Member Responsibilities

Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Living Our Values

Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

Minimum Education & Experience

Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study
Experience working with donor databases to support fundraising initiatives and maintain engagement across a large donor portfolio

Preferred Education & Experience

7+ years of relevant experience
Master's degree in relevant field of study
Experience working with Raiser's Edge to support fundraising initiatives and maintain engagement across a large donor portfolio

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrated understanding of fundraising and management of donor portfolios and demonstrated success using online prospect research tools.
A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and motivational skills, including ease and skill in conveying CCAC's mission to a wide variety of constituents.
A self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work closely with executive leadership.
Strong written communications and presentation skills.
Experience with prospect/donor management fundraising software applications.
Ability to travel as needed and attend evening and weekend events.

Physical Requirements

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Lift up to 25 pounds
X Push and pull up to 25 pounds
X Climb up and down three (3) or more flights of stairs

Additional Requirements