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Location: Chicago
Development Manager
Posted by: Starlight Children`s Foundation Midwest Posted date: Dec-06-09Location: Chicago
Description
| Post Details | |
| Job Title | Development Manager |
| Posted By | Starlight Children`s Foundation Midwest |
| Job Function | Development Manager |
| Salary Range | Based on experience |
| Start Date | January 2010 |
| City | Chicago |
| Deadline | |
| Agency Email |
hr starlightmidwest.org |
| Job Categories | |
| Location | Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County |
| Type of Work | Type of Work -> Development / Fundraising |
| Job Type | Job Type -> Full-time |
Development Manager
Overview
The Development Manager will manage multiple donor strategies that expand the financial base of support for Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest through individual, corporate and foundation giving. The Development Manager will personally cultivate relationships in the community that yield sustained revenue and strategic opportunities for Starlight. The Development Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, create change and shape the future development direction.
Responsibilities
– With the Executive Director, develop and implement a long range fundraising program that supports Starlight’s strategic initiatives
– Strengthen Individual Giving program: cultivate existing relationships, identify and solicit new prospects and steward individual donors for recurring, annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts or other personal giving
– Increase Corporate Giving: cultivate existing relationships, identify and solicit prospects, create innovative sponsorship opportunities and develop strategies to engage corporate partners
– Manage Grant Calendar for corporate, family and community foundations: steward existing donors, research opportunities, write compelling grant proposals to pursue best-suited, priority opportunities and submit timely updates and end-of-year reports
– With the Marketing/Communication committee, lead efforts to increase brand awareness, ensure consistency of messaging, and design and implement donor recognition programs that enhance visibility
– With the Executive Director, support Board Members’ development efforts: maximize board contacts and referrals, educate and engage members in fundraising for the program campaign, develop appropriate marketing materials to support efforts
– With the Development Manager–Special Events, ensure that special and turnkey events and direct and email campaigns effectively leverage donor relations and support development strategies
Mandatory Job Qualifications
– Demonstrated success in establishing, sustaining and growing relationships that result in profitable partnerships
– Commitment to the mission and values of Starlight
– Understanding of Chicago donor base and fundraising resources
– Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years fundraising experience with nonprofit organizations or related business experience
– Outstanding research and organizational skills, proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
– Self-motivated, results-oriented, strategic thinker willing to execute strategies
– Exceptional writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database environment (Donor Perfect, VolunteerWorks or similar)
– Desire to work in a small office environment and contribute to team effort
– Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Desired Qualifications
This full-time position offers a competitive salary, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. Starlight is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resume with cover letter and salary history to hr@starlightmidwest.org. Indicate "Development Manager" in the subject line.
No phone calls, faxes, or walk-ins accepted.
How to Apply
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