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Caring Network · 19 hours ago

Development Officer (DuPage/Cook)

Glen Ellyn, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Caring Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting abortion-minded women by providing resources and guidance. They are seeking a Development Officer to enhance financial resources through building relationships with donors and securing major gifts to support the ministry's expansion in Cook and DuPage counties.

Health CareNon ProfitWomen's

Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of mid and major donors

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

Identify prospects and grow the donor base in Cook/DuPage counties

Engage current donors to increase their level of giving by developing short and long-range plans, which include: personalized communications, insider events, face-to-face meetings, stewardship, impact reporting

Integrate planned giving to secure long-term sustainable giving

Recommend and implement a simple Legacy Society program

Document, in CRM database, all contacts with donors

Attend and support donor events

Collaborate with Special Events Manager to organize events in the city of Chicago. 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 solicitationRelationship buildingCustomer service skillsCRM proficiencyProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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

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

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

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, as needed

Must be able to work from the Glen Ellyn administrative office and travel as needed to visit with prospective and current donors in DuPage and Cook counties, as well as for monthly staff meetings and fundraising events

Need reliable transportation to meet as needed with prospects and donors in greater Chicagoland