Chicago Women in Philanthropy · 16 hours ago
Director of Development-ETHS Foundation | Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveChicago Women in Philanthropy is seeking a Director of Development for the ETHS Foundation at Evanston Township High School. The role is primarily focused on fundraising activities and managing a portfolio of major gift donors to support the Foundation's Capital Campaign.
Responsibilities
Develops strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward approximately 50-80 donors and prospects a year
Annually adjusts that portfolio composition in coordination with the CAO
Annually identifies an additional 10% of the portfolio to be added as gifts increase each year
Develops and maintains, at the direction of the CAO, a portfolio of internal and external partnerships for the growth and development of the Foundation
Secures major gifts toward the Centennial Campaign and the Foundation Board’s annual goals
Develops and manages the stewardship plan for all major gifts
Completes other duties as assigned
Designs and executes a comprehensive individual giving program that encompasses all levels of donors, from annual to major gifts
Implements a moves management system to effectively cultivate donors and increase their level of support over time
Develops strategies to upgrade mid-level donors to major gift prospects
Partners with Foundation and Alumni Relations staff to develop annual, leadership, and major giving communications tactics and strategies
Completes other duties as assigned
Works with appropriate and relevant District staff on required follow-up reports to grantors, as appropriate
Provides regular reports to the CAO and the Foundation Board (and committees) on progress and stewardship of an assigned portfolio
Partners with Foundation and Alumni Relations staff in support of building the individual giving and alumni pipeline
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Significant fundraising experience
Experience managing a portfolio of major gift donors
Ability to develop strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation
Experience in developing and managing stewardship plans for major gifts
Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
Experience in designing and executing individual giving programs
Ability to implement moves management systems for donor cultivation
Experience in developing communications tactics for donor engagement
Company
Chicago Women in Philanthropy
Chicago Women in Philanthropy (CWIP) is a community of philanthropic, corporate-giving, and nonprofit women.
Founded in 1981
201-500 employees
Funding
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