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Latin School of Chicago · 2 weeks ago

Chief Development Officer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $250K/yr

The Latin School of Chicago is a nationally recognized leader in independent education seeking a Chief Development Officer to provide strategic vision and leadership for fundraising and engagement activities. The CDO will partner with the Head of School to cultivate relationships with alumni, parents, and friends while overseeing a staff of seven and managing the development strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision for a comprehensive development program encompassing major, endowed, and planned giving, the annual fund, alumni and parent engagement, and advancement services

Serve as the architect of a multi-year fundraising and engagement strategy, anticipating and planning for campaigns (annual fund, endowment, comprehensive capital) that ensure sustainable growth and align with the School’s mission

Personally manage a select portfolio of major gift prospects and donors

Collaborate with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administrative Team to identify fundraising goals and prioritize opportunities, developing strategies for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Oversee all development systems, including data capture, gift acceptance, and donor reporting in Raiser’s Edge

Lead the development staff of seven, setting clear direction and promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth

Oversee all personnel activities, including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance reviews

Manage a departmental operating budget

Build and strengthen relationships across the community, leading by example and fostering an environment of belonging and inclusion

Provide the highest level of support to the Head of School in their role as key fundraiser, serving as a co-strategist and partner

Ensure the Head of School, trustees, and senior administration are effectively engaged and leveraged in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key prospects and donors

Lead various Board committees, particularly the Nominations & Governance and Development Committees, while strategically liaising with others

Develop and implement a systematic plan for alumni and parent engagement to deepen existing relationships, encourage participation, and increase contributions

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor gift managementDevelopment systems oversightStaff leadershipCommunity engagementStrategic planningCollaborationCommunication

Required

Experience in fundraising and development activities

Proven track record of successful major gift fundraising

Strong leadership and management skills

Ability to cultivate relationships with alumni, parents, and friends

Experience overseeing a development team

Strategic vision for comprehensive development programs

Experience with data management systems, specifically Raiser's Edge

Ability to manage a departmental operating budget

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to fostering an environment of belonging and inclusion

Benefits

A generous and comprehensive insurance and benefits package

35 vacation days

14 holidays (inclusive of breaks)

Company

Latin School of Chicago

Teaching and Learning at Latin begins with sustained commitment to a liberal arts foundation, as well as the promise to continually define excellence in education for the world Latin students will inhabit.

Founded in 1888