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Caring Network · 2 hours ago

Development Officer (Cook/DuPage)

Glen Ellyn, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Caring Network is a ministry dedicated to supporting abortion-minded women by providing love and compassion. They are seeking a Development Officer to increase financial resources through building relationships with major gift prospects and securing significant donations to support the expansion of their clinics.

Health CareNon ProfitWomen's

Hiring Manager

Luis Colmenares

Responsibilities

Engage in face-to-face request solicitations to secure major gifts to fund the mission, including from 4 to 5-figure gifts and from 5 to 6-figure gifts

Identify prospects and grow the donor base in Cook county and nearby suburbs

Work with a starter portfolio of mid and major donors to increase their engagement by developing short and long-range plans, which include: personalized communications, insider events, face-to-face meetings, impact reporting

Integrate planned giving to secure long-term sustainable giving

Document, in CRM database, all contacts with donors

Attend and support donor events

Collaborate with Special Events Manager to organize events to support our city clinics. This may include recruiting volunteers

Participate in bi-monthly Development Team Meetings and Monthly Staff Meetings

Represent ministry at local churches and organizations on a limited basis

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Major gift solicitationsCustomer service skillsRelationship buildingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systemsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

A committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and is a participant in a local church

Exhibit a strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position and enthusiasm for the mission and strategy of Caring Network

Agree with and be willing to uphold Caring Network's Statements of Faith and Principle and Core Values

Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree or CFRE a plus

4+ years of successful face-to-face major gift solicitations

Proven record of relationship building, customer service skills, and successful gift solicitations demonstrating a history of portfolio growth to meet and exceed fundraising goals

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Available to work weekends and evenings. Must be able to work in Cook County, will need to travel to the Glen Ellyn office one day/week after the initial two months plus travel to the area for monthly staff meetings and fundraising events

Reliable transportation to meet with prospects and donors and in the city and near suburbs