LEARN Charter School Network · 1 week ago
Chief Development Officer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expLEARN Charter School Network is a nationally recognized nonprofit transforming the lives of PreK–8th grade students by providing an exceptional education. The Chief Development Officer will lead and elevate the multi-million-dollar annual fundraising and communications efforts, partnering with a talented team and stakeholders to expand LEARN’s philanthropic reach and sustain its mission-driven growth.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Matt Smith
Responsibilities
Design and execute a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy for LEARN IL and LEARN D.C
Secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources
Drive annual fundraising results of approximately $5 million
Select, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Development and Marketing team including clearly defining performance expectations and providing targeted professional development
Produce compelling marketing and communications materials that amplify LEARN’s story
Support staff and student recruitment and strengthen internal and external communications
Serve as a key member of LEARN’s executive team, collaborating with the CEO, Board, and fellow Chiefs to achieve network goals
Partner with the Board Development Committee to drive engagement, communication and board reporting
Achieve 100% board participation in annual giving, and leverage board networks for growth
Oversee the development and marketing budget ensuring that the department is within budget for revenue and expenses
Manage LEARN’s response to audit, reporting, and compliance requirements related to its individual, foundation, and government grants
Ensure that EveryAction, LEARN’s donor database, is maintained and updated with all donor information including gifts, correspondence, grant agreements, and other contact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of professional fundraising experience, including 3+ years of department management experience
Proven track record of raising several million dollars annually with concrete examples of success with personally securing major gifts in excess of $1M
Expertise across individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving
Track record of building and empowering high-performing teams
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Preferred
Campaign experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid vacation
Holidays
Personal time
Life and disability insurance
Pet insurance
403(b) plan with 4.5% contribution + 4.5% match
Company
LEARN Charter School Network
LEARN Charter School Network is a 501 (c)3 nationally recognized Network of high-performing college prep elementary public charter schools.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donna Moore
Chief Financial Officer
Isaac Palmer Jr
Chief Operating Officer
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