Strategic Fundraising & Sponsorship Director

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Chicago seeks a seasoned Managing Director-Development to lead fundraising and corporate sponsorship growth for its nonprofit and 501c6 activities. You will design and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy, cultivate high-level donors, and supervise a team of development professionals across multiple entities.

The role requires a track record in major gifts, annual giving, and grant development, with strong governance experience, board engagement, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years’ experience in development including annual giving, major gifts, and/or grant development.
• Experience cultivating relationships with donors, corporate giving/foundations, private, individual, governmental entities.
• Not-for-profit/educational/NGO background.
• Experience working with boards and senior leadership.
• Experience managing a team of development professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term fundraising expansion strategy with stakeholders to execute.
• Establish a distinct corporate sponsorship policy and process to increase revenue.
• Set annual and long-term fundraising goals with CFO.
• Lead campaigns and diversify revenue streams (individual giving, sponsorships, foundations, grants, events).
• Oversee gift acceptance and sponsorship procedures for consistency and compliance.
• Modernize processes; leverage technology for donor reporting and engagement.
• Maintain strong donor relationships and high-quality donor experience.
• Engage board members and train volunteers in donor cultivation to support fundraising goals.
• Coordinate with Council of the FJE and staff to advance fundraising programs and policies.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Major gifts

Campaign leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Board engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce/Raiser’s Edge)

Job description

Colonial Group in Chicago seeks a seasoned Managing Director-Development to lead fundraising and corporate sponsorship growth for its nonprofit and 501c6 activities. You will design and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy, cultivate high-level donors, and supervise a team of development professionals across multiple entities.

The role requires a track record in major gifts, annual giving, and grant development, with strong governance experience, board engagement, and collaboration with