Job

Development Manager

Location Chicago, IL 60610
Date Posted June 21, 2023
Job ID 9997
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Manager for an amazing nonprofit dedicated to providing equitable education opportunities to underrepresented communities in Chicago, IL! This is a wonderful, hybrid, full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a dedicated, mission-driven team!

Perks:
  • Direct-hire, full-time opportunity!
  • Competitive salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range depending on experience!
  • Hybrid Work Environment, 3 days remote and 2 days on-site
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F schedule!
  • Opportunity to work for an organization with an incredible mission serving the educational success of Chicago youth!
  • Comprehensive benefits (Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with a 6% match, generous PTO, and more!)

Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director to develop and implement strategies for major gifts and annual giving initiatives.
  • Manage donor lists and solicitation materials.
  • Maintain individual giving growth by creating and implementing strategies to raise funds through direct and online solicitation.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer.
  • Act as a lead for organization leadership and board members, providing all materials and assets requested, ensuring follow through for all solicitation and stewardship activities, and tracking all activities related to individual solicitations.
  • Execute stewardship activities, including the planning of events designed to engage donors and volunteers.
  • Take the lead on administration of the Major Gifts Program including prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship.
  • Work together with the Chief Advancement Officer on the implementation of an Endowment Campaign.
  • Work with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop a strategic goal for the Annual Benefit.
  • Help create the volunteer program identifying prospective volunteers among donors and other community members.

Requirements:
  • Desire to work in a nonprofit organization that serves underrepresented communities.
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising with donors of all levels.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications.
  • Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge as well as Google Workspace and MS Office 365.
  • Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the donor cultivation process.

This position with our Client requires employees to report to work at a physical location. As a cautionary measure, our Client is asking all employees to be fully vaccinated (double vaccinated, boosters not required) by the date of hire. If an eligible candidate is unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to a religious, medical, or disability-related reason the client will make available appropriate reasonable accommodations.

Compensation:
This exciting direct-hire opportunity offers a salary of $60,000 to $70,000 annually as well as comprehensive benefits (Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with a 6% match, generous PTO, and more!) The opportunities are endless in this role as it provides an amazing experience to support the educational success of underserved youth in Chicago, IL

How to apply:
For immediate consideration, please apply today!

About our firm:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing.
 
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running! More information about us can be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com.
 
Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
 

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