Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Accountability
• Partner with the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee to develop long-term revenue strategies
• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy incorporating major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and events aligned with organizational goals
• Ensure decisions and strategies are data-driven, including the agency’s Customer Relations Management (CRM) data
• Focus on new individual donor acquisition, particularly major gifts
• Spearhead a planned giving program, cultivating legacy donor relationships and building infrastructure to grow this revenue stream over time
• Collaborate with the DAMC to develop a grant strategy and priorities; ensure compliance, timely reporting, and strong funder relationships
• Develop the advancement budget with the Executive Director and financial services staff; manage the budget, monitor fundraising metrics to ensure revenue goals are met, and report progress regularly to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee
• Strengthen internal systems, donor management processes
• Major Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

Requirements

• Ten or more years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement
• High emotional intelligence and cultural humility, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities and donors with sensitivity
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and managing donor relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated trauma-informed communication and ethical storytelling in a donor-facing context, including proposal writing and impact storytelling
• Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills with a record of managing complex, multi-year advancement plans
• Experience with marketing or communications strategy
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems, development analytics, online fundraising platforms, and standard office and communications software
• Experience in collaborative leadership and team development, including mentoring staff and managing advancement teams or consultants
• Ability to work effectively in a small, mission-driven, trauma-informed organization
• Budget development and management experience

Preferred

• GiveSmart experience a plus
• Knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community highly desired
• Understanding of sexual assault and violence, gender-based violence, women's issues, human rights issues, and trauma-informed approaches

Benefits

• HMO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance fully covered by the employer
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off
• Free onsite gym at Downtown Loop office location