Director, Individual Giving

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Oversees strategic initiatives to grow Individual Giving revenue including major gifts, donor cultivation programs, recognition events, and prospecting activities.
• Manages a portfolio of 80 current and prospective donors; cultivates, stewards, and solicits donors.
• Supervises two frontline fundraisers; provides coaching, training, and support.
• Drives fundraising efforts for two annual events; collaborates with event planner and lay leaders.
• Grows the agency's pipelines for major gifts and new donor prospects.
• Manages efforts to grow the agency's endowment by securing legacy and planned gifts.
• Works with Board members and lay leaders to develop their skills as fundraisers and agency ambassadors.
• Provides strategic support to the Board Development Committee.
• Represents the Agency to Board members, volunteers, other stakeholders and outside organizations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Seven or more years of experience (or equivalent) cultivating and soliciting individual and major donors.
• Has a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Able to travel within the Chicago metropolitan area and work occasional evenings/weekends based on donor needs and scheduled events.

Preferred Skills

• Preferences Experience managing and coaching other frontline fundraisers.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the Chicago Jewish philanthropic community.
• Master's degree

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Job Code: Exempt
• Compensation: The minimum compensation range for this role is between $78,000 and $95.000 Annually depending on experience.

EEO Statement:

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

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