Strategic Leader, Development & Major Gifts

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Pension plan with SURS

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick days

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Chicago seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Major Gifts. The role involves creating and implementing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and overseeing a development team. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in fundraising, with proven success in managing significant donor portfolios. Commitment to fostering a strong community connection is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advancement experience in a non-profit or educational setting.
• Demonstrated record of raising and managing donor portfolios of $1M+.
• Experience in major gift development and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement fundraising strategies to support the Foundation's mission.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and cultivate new donor relationships.
• Lead the development team to ensure effective fundraising operations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Fundraising strategy

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Salesforce

Job description

A community-focused educational organization in Chicago seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Major Gifts. The role involves creating and implementing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and overseeing a development team. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in fundraising, with proven success in managing significant donor portfolios. Commitment to fostering a strong community connection is essential.