Online Communications Director

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role as a back up to the CDO.
• Help strengthen the LGC and Annual Fund programs at Marklund.
• Work with the Signature Events Director and Community Events Manager to employ individual giving and stewardship strategies for previous event participants.
• Represent development to new and potential donors and other Marklund stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and encourage ongoing research/ideas of new campaigns and/or appeals in an effort to identify new potential funding.
• Develop and pursue fundraising ideas, contacts and strategies to raise funds from individuals, corporations and foundations in the Chicago area.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge NXT well as with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and/or cultivation/stewardship plans.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Ability to manage external relationships with donors, prospects, vendors, board members, and other professionals.
• 5 - 7 years experience in a senior fundraising position.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing major gifts and grants.
• Direct experience with portfolio management
• Experience managing donor pipelines, stewardship plans and fundraising analytics
• Experience with post event strategy and cultivation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously