Senior Development Officer

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago in Northbrook, IL is seeking a dynamic Senior Development Officer to lead donor engagement and fundraising.

This full-time role requires 5–8 years of fundraising experience and a proven ability to cultivate and solicit 5‑ and 6‑figure gifts from individuals and corporations. You will manage a growing donor portfolio, collaborate with leadership on strategy, and advance programs that support children, families and community.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of fundraising experience.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio and soliciting gifts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute donor cultivation, solicitation and engagement strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and prospects.
• Solicit 5- and 6-figure gifts to support organizational priorities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Job description

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Senior Development Officer to join our amazing team in Northbrook! This is a fundraising position: 5-8 years of fundraising experience required.

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago is the largest of more than 170 Jewish Community Centers in North America – home to six early childhood centers, nine-day camps, one resident overnight camp, and a myriad of other programs and services focused on the care and keeping of children, family, and community. We are privileged to nurture our young learners and foster community day in and day out by bringing our mission to life. The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago has served our community for over 100 years and reaches more than 100,000 community members yearly through our programs, services, and experience.

Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, this role is responsible for a comprehensive donor cultivation, solicitation, and engagement strategy that will expand our community of support. The Senior Development Officer will actively manage a portfolio of donors and prospects from individuals and corporations soliciting 5‑and 6‑figure gifts.