Posted
1/24/2020
Job Title:
Director of Advancement
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Ignatian Spirituality Project
1641 S. Allport St
Chicago, IL
60608
www.ispretreats.org
Description:
Position Description: ISP is seeking an accomplished, visionary fundraising expert. Reporting to the ISP Executive Director, the Director of Advancement is responsible for all fundraising and development activities, with an emphasis on cultivating, securing, and retaining major gifts. She/he takes the lead on establishing and implementing a development strategy needed to sustain an annual budget of $1.2-$1.5M through major gift solicitation and stewardship, annual appeals, special events, corporate and foundation support, internal and external communications, and support of the 29+ ISP affiliates and their fundraising activities. She/he will play a critical role in the creation and execution of a strategic plan that will guide the organization through 2023. The Director of Advancement will “own” the development shop, but spend the majority of her/his time, in partnership with the Executive Director, on the major gift initiative described below. The right candidate will be passionate about ISP’s effort to bring hope, healing, and transformation to people living on the margins of society.
Responsibilities:
Advancement
• In collaboration with Executive Director, create and implement an overall development strategy for the ISP’s philanthropy goal of $1.2-$1.5M annually.
• Conduct major gift initiatives, such as stewarding current donors, developing a pipeline of new donors, strategizing for major gift asks, conducting visits and asks where appropriate, and developing written cultivation materials.
• Supervise 2 staff: Associate Director of Advancement and Communications and her/his fundraising activities, which include but are not limited to grant writing and foundation management, affiliate fundraising efforts, and support of events and solicitation appeals; part-time Development Associate in donor processing and database management.
• Oversee internal and external communications for the organization.
• Provide leadership for affiliate fundraising, cultivation events and the annual appeal strategy.
• Establish and launch planned giving strategy.
Organizational Leadership
• Cultivate relationships with the Board of Directors and development committee of the Board.
• Gather, analyze and present information regarding key development activities and results to the Board.
• Develop and manage annual development budget.
• Provide leadership and guidance on the strategy, vision, and direction of the organization.
The position is based in Chicago, IL. Salary range is $78,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefits package, including generous medical, dental, vacation, PTO, and FMLA policies, office closure between Christmas and New Years, and the potential for part-time telecommuting.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to tom@ispretreats.org.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
• Five (5) or more years of non-profit fundraising/advancement experience with a track record in stewarding major donors and securing 5- and 6-figure major gifts
• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience in and ability to be successful in face-to-face solicitation
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with donors
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Passion for ISP’s mission and the energy, enthusiasm, and ability to tell the Organization’s story in a compelling fashion to current and potential donors via a variety of communication methods
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fundraising software (DonorPerfect or equivalent)
• Available for some travel (approx. 20% of job) throughout the 29+ city ISP Network
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