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Christopher House currently has an opening for a dynamic, passionate and motivated team member in our Development Department. Christopher House is seeking an individual who can help secure foundation and government resources needed to increase the capacity of our multi-site family resource center dedicated to helping low-income children and their families thrive.

Christopher House is a catalyst for strengthening and empowering low-income children and their families. Our integrated web of support services helps build thriving families by equipping them with the tools they need to become self-sufficient and progress in their social, emotional, educational and economic development. We place a high value on program excellence. Our programs are dynamic and innovative and we lead the field in having measurable outcomes that we reach and exceed. Each employee plays an important role in creating an environment where children and families feel safe, valued and respected. Our culture encourages personal growth. This helps children and families become happy and healthy, and communities to become stronger.

TALENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Dedication to the purpose and values of Christopher House
• Demonstrated energetic and creative entrepreneurial talents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and strategic talents
• Ability to work independently and be self motivated, while also working effectively and collaboratively with other members of the Christopher House leadership
• A proven track record in a fast paced, multi-tasking work environment with growing responsibilities
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the development and submission of corporate and foundation solicitations
• Experience with successful capital campaign preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Chicago philanthropic and media community is preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Director of Development and Communications to design fundraising strategies and participate in the goal setting process to achieve department revenue goals
• Manage a portfolio of major foundation prospects and funders. Create and implement strategies including:
o Prepare and submit grant proposals, correspondence, and reports to corporations and foundations
o Manage the annual grants calendar and monitor funding trends
o Develop on-going stewardship opportunities to better engage organizational funders
o Expand pool of organizational supporters by researching and developing additional funding sources including local and national corporations, foundations and trusts
o Work with program staff to gather information on Christopher House’s programs as needed for grant proposals and funding reports
o Maintain up-to-date records on all corporate and foundation prospects and donors
o Maintain up-to-date inventory of addendum materials and supporting documents
• Assist with marketing and communications, including the agency’s website, brochures, annual report, direct marketing and written and electronic newsletters.

For more information on Christopher House and our programs please visit our website at www.christopherhouse.org .

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Niki Fritz
Christopher House
2507 N. Greenview
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Nfritz@christopherhouse.org