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    Development Director - Chicago, United States - Rome Group

    Rome Group
    Rome Group Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    The Development Director grows the financial stability of Community Hope Center, a Christ-centered ministry, by building strategic and favorable relationships with potential donors through positive communication, personal requests to give, and disciplined follow-through.

    The Development Director will report directly to the Executive Director and work closely with the Board of Directors and other staff.

    Primary Responsibilities & Duties


    • Develop and implement short-term and long-term, high-impact action plans to engage donor prospects face to face, seeking their generous financial support for the mission and vision of CHC.
    • Implement disciplined methods for contacting, scheduling, visiting, and personally following through to consistently grow a base of support from a growing number of donors.
    • Establish and maintain contact with key individuals in businesses and foundations with the potential for contributing funds, services, or other resources.
    • Maintain an appropriate level of visibility in the community.
    • Organize and oversee various capital campaigns and giving campaigns.
    • Provide leadership for major donor development events (small and large group meetings, key donor lunches, events, etc.)
    • Develop print and digital marketing materials.
    • Provide monthly board reports to Executive Director/Board of Directors.
    • Attend occasional board meetings to report.
    • Maintain donor records and create reports in E-Tapestry Donor Management Software.
    • Acknowledgement of all donations received.
    • Maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to donor records and information.
    Working Conditions

    This position will be a Hybrid work schedule. The expectation is that the Development Director will be out visiting and making calls with current and prospective donors.

    5-10 hours a week will be in office updating donor records, creating donor reports and responding to all donations received.

    Qualifications

    Excellent interpersonal and relational skills:
    a friendly, poised, and professional demeanor; tactful, courteous, energetic, and polite.


    • Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with the expectations of the Executive Director.
    • Ability to plan, set priorities, and implement work in a disciplined manner to keep multiple projects progressing to completion simultaneously with minimal direction.
    • Ability to effectively utilize computer and database technology; experience with Excel and/or E-Tapestry helpful.
    • Ability to create print and digital marketing materials
    • Strong attention to detail, organized and have a positive attitude.
    Experience Preferred

    1. 2 years' experience in development/fundraising.


    • Experience in soliciting gifts of $500 or more.
    • College degree.
    Salary and Benefits


    • Development Director is a salaried position based on a 35 hour work week.
    • Salary range is $30,000 – $36,000 per year based on experience. Paid bi-weekly.
    • Twenty-five paid days off plus ten holidays per year. (The first year will be prorated.)
    • Paid trainings
    • Hybrid Work Schedule
    To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to

    and list Development Director in the subject line.

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