Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) · 1 day ago
Manager of Fund Development
Crystal Lake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $69K/yr
3+ years expNorthern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) is dedicated to providing community recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. They are seeking a Manager of Fund Development to oversee fund development strategies, manage fundraising events, and collaborate with the Executive Director on grants and funding applications.
Recreational Facilities & Services
Responsibilities
The Manager of Fund Development is responsible for the overall management and implementation of Foundation and NISRA fund development strategies, fundraising events and annual giving campaigns
The Manager of Fund Development shall also work cooperatively with the Executive Director and other staff in the research and submittal of grants and funding applications
Work cooperatively with the Executive Director and Manager of Communication & Marketing to position NISRA and the Foundation to gain the support of individuals, corporations and service clubs
Develop and implement a fund development strategy to meet the current and future needs of NISRA and the Foundation
Assist Executive Director with research and submission of grants and funding proposals for NISRA and the Foundation as needed
Actively lead and work cooperatively with all fundraising event committees
Prepare and manage the budgets of all fundraising events
Arrange and implement presentations to corporations and community groups regarding fundraising event sponsorships and contributions
Obtaining donated goods and service for use at fundraising events
Secure and manage arrangements with facilities and other vendors associated with the implementation of fundraising events
Manage the effective utilization of volunteers for events and office related projects
Assist with the processing of event registrations
Manage various methods of recognizing the involvement of event sponsors, contributors and volunteers
Assist with the deposit of revenues and payment of bills of the Foundation
Work cooperatively with the Foundation’s Annual Giving Committee to solicit annual contributions
Attend board and committee meetings of the NISRA Foundation
Maintain an effective database of individuals and organizations involved in the Foundation
Research and develop future fundraising activities for the consideration of the Foundation Board
Perform other reasonable duties related to the position as assigned by the Executive Director
Assist in maintaining the agency safety program
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Parks and Recreation, Business/Public Administration or related field
Three years of full-time experience
Proven written and oral communication skills
Understanding of fundraising and volunteer/committee management
Company
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
NISRA is an extension of 13 member park districts or recreation department, providing community recreation for local children and adults with disabilities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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