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    Chief Development Officer - Chicago, United States - Special Olympics Illinois

    Special Olympics Illinois
    Special Olympics Illinois Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

    Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the
    human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport,
    every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois, accredited
    by Special Olympics, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization
    offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a
    community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes,
    Unified Partners, coaches, volunteers, and more.

    Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with
    intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full
    potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance
    physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and
    encourage family and community support.

    Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at
    Soldier Field in July 1968. Innovators, pioneers, and concerned,
    forward-thinking individuals of goodwill including Anne McGlone
    Burke, Dr. William Freeberg of Southern Illinois University, Dr.
    Frank Hayden, William McFetridge and Dan Shannon of The Chicago
    Park District, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver helped establish Special
    Olympics as an essential part of our modern history. Eunice Kennedy
    Shriver opened the competition with what is now the Athlete Oath.
    Today, the Special Olympics movement represents 3.9 million
    athletes in 227 national and state Programs operating in 177
    countries and jurisdictions that host 46,000 annual competitions.
    Special Olympics Illinois is financially sound with diverse revenue
    streams and a thorough annual budget process. Special Olympics
    Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate
    in the program.

    "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the
    attempt." -Athlete Oath

    THE POSITION

    The Chief Development Officer, a pro-active, energetic,
    relationship builder and mission-driven fundraising strategist,
    will have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to build the next
    phase of transformative growth for Special Olympics Illinois.
    Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Chief
    Development Officer is responsible for planning and leading all
    aspects of fundraising and campaign initiatives.

    The Chief Development Officer will bring demonstrated experience
    building and growing comprehensive development programs with a team
    of dedicated professionals which include a centralized development
    team and various leaders representing eleven different regions
    across Illinois. The Chief Development Officer will also have
    strength in developing individual giving programs and will carry a
    portfolio of individual donor prospects. The Chief Development
    Officer will be creative, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in an
    environment that requires high-level strategic planning combined
    with hands-on execution.

    MAJOR OBJECTIVES

    Within the first 12 to 18 months, the Chief Development
    Officer will achieve the following major objectives:

  • Establish trust and confidence with the President & CEO,
    Executive Leadership Team, Board members, and development staff
    through measured, collaborative, and capable leadership.
  • Develop and implement a visionary, long-term strategic plan for
    development that centers fundraising at the organization as part of
    the annual strategic and budget planning cycle targeting 10% growth
    over two years.
  • Build, lead, mentor, and support a high-performing,
    mission-driven development team that grows a diverse and
    increasingly larger base of donors and prospects.
  • Build and generate a portfolio of at least three to five
    leadership gifts at the seven-figure level, with a goal of
    increasing leadership and major giving to $2 to $3 million annually
    within the next three years.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Chief Development Officer will have the following
    responsibilities:

  • Actively participate as a valued member of the Executive
    Leadership Team.
  • Lead the growth of Special Olympics Illinois' strategic
    relationship management efforts, including strengthening the
    philosophy and process for identifying, qualifying, cultivating,
    and stewarding new and existing donors and prospects.
  • Lead, manage, inspire, and grow Special Olympics Illinois'
    high-caliber team of development professionals.
  • Develop targeted, innovative campaign strategies that enhance
    private philanthropy and build a pipeline for major, leadership,
    and principal gifts from new high-net worth donors and prospects;
    prioritize and solidify the growth and acceleration of donor
    support toward the campaign.
  • Create inclusive opportunities for all giving levels to support
    various events.
  • Plan, manage, and coordinate a collaborative strategy that
    provides support to the President & CEO and the Board of
    Directors in their donor engagement activities.
  • Work in close partnership with the Board and Executive
    Leadership Team in setting robust achievable fundraising goals with
    clear strategies, targets, and metrics that ensure
    accountability.
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 to 75 leadership-level
    donors and prospects, focusing on a pipeline of six and
    seven-figure plus prospects.
  • Set philosophy for all organizational processes and systems,
    CRM database, and prospect research, to support future operational
    needs.
  • Participate as a committed, valued, and collegial leader of the
    development team who recognizes the contributions of others.
  • Work closely with the marketing and communications team on
    strategies to attract new partners and donors and magnify Special
    Olympics Illinois' philanthropic visibility.
  • Contribute to the creation of a vibrant culture where everyone,
    especially the athletes and families of Special Olympics Illinois,
    feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and where contributions of
    all team members in programming, outreach, and philanthropy are
    recognized as equally important.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    The ideal candidate will possess most of the following
    qualifications and skillsets:

  • 7-10 years of proven leadership-level experience cultivating
    and securing major donors across high-net-worth individuals,
    corporations, and foundations.
  • A commitment to the mission and work of Special Olympics
    Illinois and its core values.
  • A history of building and/or growing sustainable, comprehensive
    development programs.
  • A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion
    in fundraising and development efforts, ensuring equitable
    treatment of all members and donors.
  • Experience developing, coaching, and mentoring a team of
    development professionals.
  • Prior experience assessing development programs and aligning
    team members to best achieve strategic goals and
    opportunities.
  • Entrepreneurial, creative, and flexible work style capable of
    thriving within a dynamic and growing organization.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytic skills;
    the ability to be both creative and strategic, and communicate
    ideas, concepts, and plans with enthusiasm and diplomacy.
  • Experience promoting a global brand. A background in sports
    marketing would be a plus.
  • An appreciation for competitive sports, healthcare, and
    leadership.
  • Flexibility to travel state-wide with the highest frequency in
    the Chicagoland area. Overnight travel will be required several
    times/year.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $180,000 and is
    based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

    Special Olympics Illinois offers a comprehensive and flexible
    benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical,
    dental, vision insurance; life and accident, long-term disability;
    401(k) plan; paid time off including vacation, sick days, and 15
    paid holidays; Employment Assistance Program; and Bereavement
    leave.

    Special Olympics Illinois offers a hybrid work environment with
    a minimum of three days on site at either the office located in the
    West Loop neighborhood of Chicago or the headquarters' office
    located in Normal, IL.

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