Senior Director of Development

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children's lives?

Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!

Title: Senior Director of Development

Company: Chicago Youth Centers

Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000

Classification: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes

Location: Chicago Youth Centers Headquarters at 218 S. Wabash, Ste 510

Schedule: 8:30a - 5:30p; Monday - Friday; schedule subject to change based on organizational needs

Purpose: The Senior Director of Development is responsible for overseeing and executing a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy, managing a team of development professionals, cultivating relationships with major donors, and ensuring the organization meets its revenue goals through strategic fundraising initiatives. This includes identifying new funding opportunities, developing and implementing donor stewardship plans, and collaborating with other departments to align fundraising efforts with the organization's overall mission.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
• Identify target donor segments, set revenue targets, and develop fundraising strategies across various channels (major gifts, grants, corporate giving, events).
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all major fundraising campaigns, including two annual appeals, two large events, and several smaller donor cultivation events.
• Monitor fundraising performance, analyze donor data, and provide regular reports to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors on progress towards fundraising goals; manage the Fundraising Committee of the Board.
• In collaboration with the Development Department and President/CEO, create a work plan for managing the portfolio and major gifts program with specific timelines, goals, and outcomes; review the plan on a regular basis.
• Carry a portfolio of individual major gift donors and prospects, prioritizing personalized outreach and stewardship activities to help to cultivate long-term relationships with CYC.
• Partner with Board members to optimize annual appeal, event, and major gift solicitations. Provide reports and assistance to Board members as needed to effectively leverage and solicit their contacts.
• Work with the Annual Giving and Database Coordinator to oversee and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of gift processing, data entry, and acknowledgments to support organizational strategy and translate fundraising goals into operations.
• Provide direction for regular audits of data entry and reconcile fundraising reports with the finance department at regular intervals.
• Monitor, analyze, and report fundraising data and key performance indicators to assess progress towards pipeline development goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC's Mantras:

• ATTITUDE MATTERS - Positivity begins with me. My attitude has the power to influence my environment and inspire those around me. I aim to be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind-even when things get hard.
• CARE FOR REAL - I will take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others.
• OWN IT - I will never say, "That's not my job." When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect.
• PUSH FORWARD - I will be determined and progressive in thought and action. I will press on when problems arise and find innovative ways to solve issues. I will continuously learn and be open to the ideas of others.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7+ years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and foundation relationships, preferably within the educational or youth development sectors
• Proven track record of building and executing successful fundraising strategies with a focus on pipeline development and major donor cultivation
• Demonstrated ability to secure five and six-figure gifts from individual donors and foundations
• Experience in creating and implementing systems for donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop and execute long-term fundraising plans
• Excellence in relationship building with high-net-worth individuals, foundation officers, and organizational leaders
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations
• Ability to travel as needed for donor meetings and events

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 403B, and other benefit options

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Chicago Youth Centers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.***

Salary Description

commensurate with experience