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Gift Officer

Híbrido, El trabajo se debe realizar en o cerca de Chicago, IL
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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:A Tiempo Completo
    Fecha de inicio:16 de diciembre de 2024
    Fecha límite de postulación:6 de diciembre de 2024
    Educación:Licenciatura
    Nivel de Experiencia:Nivel intermedio
    Salario:Ver abajo
    Commensurate with experience
    Temáticas:Infancia & Juventud, Desarrollo de Comunidades, Educación, Salud Mental

    Descripción

    CIS of Chicago is currently seeking a mid-level fundraising professional to join the team as a Gift Officer. The Gift Officer is a frontline fundraising and donor services position working with individuals and select corporations and foundations. The position is multi-faceted and a pivotal part of the organization’s growth. Managing a starting portfolio of more than 50 donors, the Gift Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward contributions of $5,000 and above in support of general operations, program, and program expansion. The Gift Officer will function as part of a highly coordinated Development team.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop a strong working knowledge of CIS of Chicago’s mission, culture, programs, values, and priorities
    • Promote gratitude in donor cultivation and stewardship
    • Manage and maintain a portfolio of approximately 90 donors giving $5,000 and above, comprised of both individuals, corporations, and select foundations.
    • Support the organization’s Brighter Futures Campaign by identifying and cultivating prospects with the capacity to make a multi-year commitment of $25,000+
    • Work with select members of the Board of Directors and Leadership Council to leverage and manage donor relationships, stewarding current donors and engaging more major donors
    • Write/prepare letters of request, donor proposals, and other donor communication, as needed
    • Navigate a relationship-oriented, fast-paced workplace
    • Model professionalism, accountability, and aspiration in accordance with CIS culture
    • Other duties as assigned as part of a growing collaborative team

    DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

    • Passion for serving the most vulnerable children and commitment to the equity and social justice issues central to CIS of Chicago’s mission
    • Capacity to interact comfortably with major donors and the Board Directors and Leadership Council
    • Superior organizational function and adaptability; able to independently cultivate and manage donor relationships
    • Ability to draft compelling donor proposals and donor correspondence
    • Aptitude to create and implement new programs and opportunities for donors/clients/customers

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Minimum 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience preferred; role is well-suited for candidates with direct fundraising experience
    • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
    • Bachelor’s degree

    REPORTS TO:

    Director of Major Gifts

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The position is full-time. Currently, the work environment is hybrid (20 hours at CIS of Chicago headquarters/20 hours remote), which may be adjusted at the discretion of CIS of Chicago leadership. Candidate must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

    CIS of Chicago is currently seeking a mid-level fundraising professional to join the team as a Gift Officer. The Gift Officer is a frontline fundraising and donor services position working with individuals and select corporations and foundations. The position is multi-faceted and a pivotal part of the organization’s growth. Managing a starting portfolio of more than 50 donors, the Gift Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward contributions of $5,000 and above in support of general operations, program, and program expansion. The Gift Officer will function as part of a highly coordinated Development team.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop a strong working knowledge of CIS of Chicago’s mission, culture, programs, values, and priorities
    • Promote gratitude in donor cultivation and stewardship
    • Manage and maintain a portfolio of approximately 90 donors giving $5,000 and above, comprised of both individuals, corporations, and select foundations…

    Compensación

    Health, vision, dental, 401K, life insurance, parental leave, generous time off.

    Health, vision, dental, 401K, life insurance, parental leave, generous time off.

    Nivel de Idiomas

    English - fluent

    English - fluent

    Ubicación

    Híbrido
    El trabajo se puede realizar en o cerca de Chicago, IL
    815 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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