Senior Development Officer: Major Gifts & Grants

Chicago Jesuit Academy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Jesuit Academy seeks a Senior Development Officer to implement fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, write grants, and support the Development team in achieving strategic goals.

The role emphasizes educational equity, collaboration, and professional fundraising leadership, with on-site duties in Chicago. It requires strong communication, relationship-building, and data management skills to engage donors and advance the mission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in nonprofit org, business development, or related function.
• All candidates must submit a resume AND cover letter to complete an application for this role.
• This is a full-time, largely on-site and in-person role.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Fundraise between $1-1.5 million annually to support a $15-16M fundraising goal.
• Serve as primary writer for grant proposals and annual reporting.
• Research new prospects and engage in donor introductions.
• Steward donations and manage donor data and processes.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Communications

Project management

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Chicago Jesuit Academy seeks a Senior Development Officer to implement fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, write grants, and support the Development team in achieving strategic goals.

The role emphasizes educational equity, collaboration, and professional fundraising leadership, with on-site duties in Chicago. It requires strong communication, relationship-building, and data management skills to engage donors and advance the mission.