Director of Major Gifts - Chicago, United States - Scion Staffing

Description

3 weeks ago

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Scion Nonprofit Staffinghas been engaged to conduct a search for a

Director of Major Gifts on behalf of our client, an established, inspiring nonprofit organization that utilizes its research on the law and legal institutions for the benefit of the public in Chicago, IL This is a wonderful,

full-time, hybrid, direct-hire opportunity with a dynamic, mission-driven team contributing to the improvement of the legal system to better benefit society

The

Director of Major Gifts

will work closely with senior leadership to cultivate relationships with high net worth donors to solidify major gift commitments, develop corporate sponsorships, and compose successful grant proposals.

Perks

:

Direct-hire, full-time opportunity
Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
Hybrid work environment with 3 days from home and only two days in the office
35 hour work weeks with a M-F schedule and early dismissal Summer Fridays
Potential to travel out of state on occasion
Opportunity to work for an organization that directly advances justice
Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Paid Holidays including a winter recess, Generous PTO Banks, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit and Parking Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution, and more)

Responsibilities:

Implement strategies across the entire donor lifecycle (identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship) to build a strong pipeline of individual, foundation, and corporate donors.

Collaborate with leadership and volunteers to cultivate and secure major gifts from individuals and foundations.
Foster long-term giving by nurturing relationships and encouraging planned gifts.
Develop and implement programs to acknowledge and appreciate donors at all levels.
Partner with colleagues to convert event sponsors into ongoing program supporters.
Provide timely reports on donor activity, pipeline health, and revenue forecasts.
Manage a small grant/development team to oversee all aspects of grant acquisition.
Identify and cultivate funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Supervise grant application administration, reporting, and compliance for all funding sources (private, corporate, local, state, federal).
Develop strategies to improve grant proposal approval and renewal rates.
Collaborate with internal staff (Finance, Program) to ensure accurate grant reporting and compliance for all awarded grants.

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in nonprofit development with specific supervisory experience and a preference for work with higher education or research organizations
Success soliciting and securing major gifts with a proven knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices
Ability to identify and secure grants from public and/or private funders.
Proficiency in CRM database systems such as Raisers Edge.
Strategic thinking as well as analytical skills.
Advanced verbal, written, and public communications.
Bachelors Degree preferred.

Compensation:

This exciting direct-hire opportunityoffers an amazing work life balance, a salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 annually, as well as comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Paid Holidays including a winter recess, Generous PTO Banks, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit and Parking Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution, and more)The opportunities are endless in this role as it provides the ability to make a direct impact on the future of our legal system

How to apply:

For immediate consideration,please apply today

About our firm:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs.

Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the

Forbes

lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a

ClearlyRated

Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by

The Business Times . Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director
Employment type

Employment type

Temporary
Job function

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Other
Industries

Non-profit Organizations, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Staffing and Recruiting
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