Director, Development

5 or more years of relevant fundraising experience, ideally managing external individual and institutional donor relationships.

Demonstrated ability to build new, substantial funder relationships while strategically nurturing and renewing existing partnerships to drive sustained growth and long-term impact.

A results-driven approach with a commitment to outcomes and tracking.

Ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making; donor prospecting experience desirable.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Google Apps for Business (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, etc.).

Familiarity with the Chicago and Illinois philanthropic community is strongly preferred.

In partnership with regional development and campus teams, provide input on and implement a strategic fundraising plan/campaign to meet fundraising goals for Per Scholas Chicago, including identifying and researching new funding sources: corporate, foundation, government, and individual.

Analyze program data and coordinate with local program teams and fiscal departments to gather all needed information and collateral to prepare and write accurate and compelling letters of interest, grant proposals, reports, and other materials that are responsive to donor guidelines, including assembling required documentation and budgets.

Cultivate and steward relationships with current Advisory Board members and other stakeholders to ensure continued partnership and support, including conducting personal outreach, developing solicitation materials, and engaging them in relevant events/activities.

Support the onboarding of new Advisory Board members.

Participate in quarterly Advisory Board meetings and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the local campus lead and Advisory Board.

Prepare slide decks, one-pagers, proposals, and other collateral to support fund development.