Development Manager

POSITION ​ DESCRIPTION​

We are seeking a full-time Development Manager to oversee all aspects of the nonprofit’s fundraising, including annual campaign, individual giving, donor stewardship, cultivation, and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the individual in this role will be able to effectively lead and implement a multi-faceted annual fund and individual giving program by developing relationships that foster and sustain a culture of philanthropy and stewardship across the Institute. This hybrid position is based in our Chicago office. If you are interested in helping to ensure that JTB is able to offer 100% free programming to students across the country, this is the position for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, implement, and evaluate JTB's annual fundraising plan to meet and grow its annual targets
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through in-person meetings and written communications; serve as primary contact for donors
• Oversee strategy, preparation, and execution of all philanthropic events
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with JTB’s external partners, secure sponsorships and in-kind support, and manage grant solicitation
• Support the work of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
• Coordinate efforts with steering committees across JTB’s partner cities to unify programming and support
• Design and implement all fundraising campaign activity including direct mail, email, and social media
• Create the organization’s Annual Plan and annual development materials, marketing materials, and acknowledgment letters
• Execute JTB's ongoing donor communications and stewardship plan,ensuring donors receive regular touch points and impact reports
• Support the work of the associate board, participate in committeemeetings; prepare reports, materials, and presentations as needed
• Oversee the nonprofit’s CRM database to ensure all donor data is accurate, donations are acknowledged on time; provide regular reports to leadership
• Engage stakeholders as directed to further existing philanthropic efforts and advance new initiatives

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit development with proven success in donor solicitation
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFRE and/or professional affiliations preferred
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
• Team player who collaborates well with lay leaders and colleagues
• Exceptional organizational skills: demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and confidentially
• Comfortability interacting with donors, members, and staff
• Outstanding communication skills: ability to make compelling presentations and prepare well-written materials
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/Database, Salesforce highly preferred: experience with Benevity, Canva, Constant Contact, Social Media Platforms, and Square
• Passion for building relationships and connecting donors to philanthropic causes to accomplish JTB’s goals

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 and commensurate with education and experience. We offer a wide variety of benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D, STD/LTD, Supplemental Insurance, COBRA, Section 125 FSA/HAS, Retirement, Discount Programs, and Employee Assistance Program, and a Financial Wellness Program.

Preferred start date: August 1, 2025.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and references in a single PDF to opportunities@jtb.org with Development Manager in the subject.

Notice: Employment with JTB is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include professional reference checks, credit checks, or a combination thereof. All employees of JTB will be required, at JTB’s expense, to complete a criminal record check during the employment relationship for the purpose of assessing the employee’s eligibility for employment or continued employment in positions where a criminal record check is required. JTB will request an employee’s consent prior to contacting any named reference.