South Side Healthy Community Organization · 13 hours ago
Director of Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSouth Side Healthy Community Organization is seeking a Director of Development to lead their comprehensive fundraising strategy. This role is responsible for managing donor relationships, executing fundraising campaigns, and ensuring financial sustainability through strategic planning and grant acquisition.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop, own, and execute a comprehensive annual development plan and budget aligned with SSHCO’s strategic and financial goals
Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, leading all aspects of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure major gifts (five-figure and higher) from individuals, corporations, and foundations
Collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure organizational alignment, resource allocation for programs, and unified external messaging to donors and funders
Work directly with the CEO, Executive Leadership, Community Advisory Council, and Board of Directors to engage them in fundraising activities, including identifying, briefing, and supporting their outreach efforts to major prospects
Coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, including annual appeals, online giving campaigns, and special stewardship events
Conduct ongoing analysis of fundraising performance, market trends, and donor behavior to inform strategic decision-making and ensure the sustainability model is met
Research, recommend, implement, and maintain a best-in-class donor relationship management (CRM) system to support all fundraising efforts
Design and implement policies and procedures for gift processing, acknowledgement, data entry, and financial reconciliation, ensuring the integrity and security of donor information
Create and manage all systems for donor prospecting, research, and moves management
Serve as liaison with the Marketing and Communications team to develop compelling case statements, annual appeal materials, donor stories, and consistent messaging across all external platforms
Manage the development budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate revenue tracking and reporting
Serve as the lead grant writer and manager for the organization
Proactively research and identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with programmatic priorities
Coordinate with the Data and Analytics team to gather, interpret, and integrate program data, metrics, and outcomes necessary for compelling grant narratives and required reporting
Develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and required interim and final reports
Manage the entire grant cycle, including tracking deadlines, compliance requirements, and ensuring programmatic teams provide necessary documentation for reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or institutional advancement, with demonstrated success in securing four-to-six-figure gifts and institutional grants
Experience with fundraising campaigns of at least $30 million
Proven, hands-on experience in implementing, migrating, or managing fundraising CRM/database (e.g., Salesforce NPSP, Raiser's Edge, or similar platform)
Demonstrated excellence in persuasive writing, with a strong portfolio of successful grant applications to diverse funding entities
Exceptional written, verbal, and public presentation skills
High level of proficiency with database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and donor research tools
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal oversight
Demonstrated commitment to living SSHCO's mission, vision, and values in daily work and leadership
Preferred
Knowledge of public health issues, community development, and social determinants of health is a plus
Company
South Side Healthy Community Organization
Faith leaders, community organizations, elected leaders, and residents have been engaging with hospitals and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) throughout the South Side to collaborate on a new South Side health transformation plan.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Hobson, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Janvier
Chief Operating Officer
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