Development Director

The ILCC seeks a Development Director to steward fundraising efforts for Chicago’s premiere Latino arts presenter. The Development Associate will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Board of Directors to reach fundraising goals for the organization.

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is a Pan-Latino, nonprofit multidisciplinary arts and cultural organization dedicated to developing, promoting, and increasing awareness of Latino cultures among Latinos and other communities.

The ILCC is the only Pan-Latino, multidisciplinary arts organization in Chicago and is one of the oldest and most active Latino arts presenters in the City. The Center provides free and ticketed, year-round programming in film, music, dance, theater, culinary arts and more. The Center celebrated the 40th edition of the Chicago Latino Film Festival in 2024. The CLFF is the oldest, largest (and best) Latino film festival in the country and is a signature component of programming for the ILCC.

The ILCC began a concerted expansion and diversification of year-round programming in 2022 that now includes substantial music and dance programming in addition to film. The ILCC is currently in the pre-development phase for the building of a state-of-the-art facility to house the Center and its multidisciplinary Latino arts.

Chicago is home to one of the largest Latino communities in the U.S., accounting for approximately a third of the population, and is the only segment of the population in growth. The ILCC is rising to the occasion, showcasing the richness and diversity of Latino art to Latinos and non-Latinos alike.

The Development Associate position is a brand new opportunity and will allow for an individual to join the team during an exciting new chapter of the organization’s future.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan at the direction of the Executive Director that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, individual donors, and special events.
2. Produces annual fundraising events and online campaigns in collaboration with the executive team.
3. Identifies new funding opportunities, solicits, cultivates, and recognizes foundation and government grants and individual donations in collaboration with the executive team.
4. Put together grant proposal and grant reporting support to executive team.
5. Manages the Membership Program for the organization.
6. Positions the organization for a future capital campaign for the building of a physical Center.

Skills:

1. Superior verbal and written communication skills.
2. Experience and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
3. Proficiency with fundraising databases and technology.
4. Willingness to work hours outside the normal working day (i.e. nights and weekends).
5. Knowledge of and experience within the Latino/a/x community.
6. Passion for and commitment to ILCC’s mission.
7. An entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude.
8. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in Spanish a plus.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
2. 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience or sales experience in a complex organization.
3. Must demonstrate a successful track record of donor solicitation and cultivation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,177.00 - $93,881.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift.
• Evenings as needed.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends as needed.

Work Location: In person