Lincoln Park Conservancy · 11 hours ago
Manager of Development
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expLincoln Park Conservancy is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the beauty of Lincoln Park. The Manager of Development will oversee fundraising efforts, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with staff and board members to refine the organization’s development strategy.
Museums & Institutions
Hiring Manager
Lauren Robinson
Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Director in developing annual marketing and fundraising plans; track and ensure plan goals are met throughout the year and are in line with the organization’s strategic plan
Oversee organizational fundraising efforts to support projects and programs, including the annual fund, major gifts, individual giving, institutional funding, and events
Manage a portfolio of LPC donors, providing development strategy updates and quarterly reporting to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Steward strong relationships with existing and new funding partners (individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners)
Collaborate with LPC staff on all print and digital fundraising-related communications, including donor communications, LPC newsletter, and social media content
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Coordinator to organize cultivation events for target audiences and donor stewardship events
Use data-driven insights to tailor stewardship and engagement strategies that maximize donor contributions
Oversee donor database and manage donor experience/stewardship processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Experience developing fundraising materials (pitch decks, grant applications, reports, promotional material, and proposals)
Organized, responsive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
A team-player who supports others and goes above and beyond to ensure organizational goals are met
A passion to preserve and enhance the inspiring beauty of Lincoln Park and LPC's sites
Preferred
3-5 years of demonstrated development experience preferred
Benefits
Full medical
Dental
Vision
401k match
Company
Lincoln Park Conservancy
Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest and most visited park and the third most visited city park in the U.S. with over 20 million visitors annually.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase