Lincoln Park Community Services
Director of Development
Lincoln Park Community Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Status:
Full-time Exempt
Reports to : CEO
Currently Supervises : Development and Communications Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Volunteer Coordinator
Schedule : Mon - Fri. | 8:30am - 5pm
Work Location : In person.
Salary Range : $100,000 - $115,000
Our Mission
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.
Job Summary
The Director of Development is primarily responsible for executing and overseeing all fundraising and marketing initiatives for the agency. They will manage fundraising efforts that involve funding diversification through foundations, corporations, and individuals, and management of small and large-scale special events; grant writing, and donor relations including prospect identification, cultivation, pipeline development, appeals, stewardship, acknowledgment, and tracking. This position works directly with the CEO and plays a vital role in the LPCS senior management team to advance the organization and secure the resources needed to make LPCS successful and sustainable.
Responsibilities
Fund Development
Define, develop, and prioritize short-term and long-term development goals and ensure that efforts are in keeping with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Work with CEO to create the Development Strategic Plan with specific goals to diversify LPCS streams of revenue including comprehensive approaches for government, corporate, foundation, community, and individual donors.
Prepare monthly reports and analyze progress toward goals; ensure maintenance of up-to-date, accurate and consistent entries in Raisers Edge and Greater Giving databases.
Manage fundraising efforts, including diversification of funding through foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Engage in grant writing, donor relations, and organizing special events.
Grantsmanship
Oversee and hold ultimate responsibility for the grantsmanship process from prospecting to reporting.
Perform final quality review on all applications and reports.
Prepare monthly Board-facing updates on grant proposal status and pipeline.
Marketing & Communications
Work with Development, Marketing and Communications Committee to develop and deliver marketing and communications strategies to bring greater awareness to LPCS that will attract key partners, future stakeholders, and guests.
Work with Communications coordinator to develop and lead brand initiatives that highlight programs and services that align with the mission of the organization; utilize data to analyze trends in engagement.
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications requirements.
Support efforts in branding and managing agency communications.
Special Events
Lead planning and execution of all small & large-scale development & donor events; work with staff, volunteers, and committee members to execute successful agency and community events.
Serve as staff lead in planning and executing annual Metamorphosis gala and Taste of Fall fundraiser.
Work with Development team to solicit and obtain corporate sponsors, silent auction items, and food and libation donations.
Support Associate Board fundraisers and events by assisting with logistics, in-kind donation solicitation and acquisition, and promotions.
Support Volunteer Manager in the planning of volunteer events such as the Annual Appreciation Party and Volunteer & Community Partner Awards.
Coordinate all post-event gift processing, acknowledgments, and metric measurements utilizing Raiser’s Edge.
Individual Giving Program
Formalize an individual giving program to ensure the greatest mutual benefit for existing donors and prospective donors.
Create, manage, and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
Work with CEO on strategic recognition efforts for major donors.
Meet with donor prospects and existing donors to cultivate long-term relationships.
Sponsorships
Review and update current sponsorship program to clearly articulate benefits to prospective sponsors and foster sponsorship commitments to underwrite events, programming, and staff development opportunities.
Capital Campaign
Continue management of capital campaign database tracking, analysis, pledge records, and cash projections for the completed campaign.
Provide requested reports to CEO, Committee, and Board of Directors.
Team Management and Leadership
Provide ongoing supervision, inspiration, and support to development team members including coaching, performance management, and training.
Collaborate with the CEO and key stakeholders to further the mission.
Lead resource development goal attainment by prioritizing team and committee work plans.
Actively participate as a member of the Leadership team.
Engage with the CEO, board of directors, and key stakeholders to further the organization’s mission.
Continually work on expanding and cultivating existing donor relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Development, Marketing, and Communications with increasing responsibility and success.
Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit management experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and team management experience.
Familiarity with individual, foundation, and corporate giving in Chicago.
Proven track record of successful fundraising and stakeholder engagement in nonprofit, public, or civic setting.
Experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and persuasive presentation skills.
CRM/donor database management experience required; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
Commitment to improving the life experience and outcomes for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills; self-reliant and results-oriented.
Interest in and ability to contribute to an environment of inclusion and belonging.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) is an equal opportunity employer. LPCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Other Considerations
NOTE
: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Full-time Exempt
Reports to : CEO
Currently Supervises : Development and Communications Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Volunteer Coordinator
Schedule : Mon - Fri. | 8:30am - 5pm
Work Location : In person.
Salary Range : $100,000 - $115,000
Our Mission
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.
Job Summary
The Director of Development is primarily responsible for executing and overseeing all fundraising and marketing initiatives for the agency. They will manage fundraising efforts that involve funding diversification through foundations, corporations, and individuals, and management of small and large-scale special events; grant writing, and donor relations including prospect identification, cultivation, pipeline development, appeals, stewardship, acknowledgment, and tracking. This position works directly with the CEO and plays a vital role in the LPCS senior management team to advance the organization and secure the resources needed to make LPCS successful and sustainable.
Responsibilities
Fund Development
Define, develop, and prioritize short-term and long-term development goals and ensure that efforts are in keeping with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Work with CEO to create the Development Strategic Plan with specific goals to diversify LPCS streams of revenue including comprehensive approaches for government, corporate, foundation, community, and individual donors.
Prepare monthly reports and analyze progress toward goals; ensure maintenance of up-to-date, accurate and consistent entries in Raisers Edge and Greater Giving databases.
Manage fundraising efforts, including diversification of funding through foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Engage in grant writing, donor relations, and organizing special events.
Grantsmanship
Oversee and hold ultimate responsibility for the grantsmanship process from prospecting to reporting.
Perform final quality review on all applications and reports.
Prepare monthly Board-facing updates on grant proposal status and pipeline.
Marketing & Communications
Work with Development, Marketing and Communications Committee to develop and deliver marketing and communications strategies to bring greater awareness to LPCS that will attract key partners, future stakeholders, and guests.
Work with Communications coordinator to develop and lead brand initiatives that highlight programs and services that align with the mission of the organization; utilize data to analyze trends in engagement.
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications requirements.
Support efforts in branding and managing agency communications.
Special Events
Lead planning and execution of all small & large-scale development & donor events; work with staff, volunteers, and committee members to execute successful agency and community events.
Serve as staff lead in planning and executing annual Metamorphosis gala and Taste of Fall fundraiser.
Work with Development team to solicit and obtain corporate sponsors, silent auction items, and food and libation donations.
Support Associate Board fundraisers and events by assisting with logistics, in-kind donation solicitation and acquisition, and promotions.
Support Volunteer Manager in the planning of volunteer events such as the Annual Appreciation Party and Volunteer & Community Partner Awards.
Coordinate all post-event gift processing, acknowledgments, and metric measurements utilizing Raiser’s Edge.
Individual Giving Program
Formalize an individual giving program to ensure the greatest mutual benefit for existing donors and prospective donors.
Create, manage, and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
Work with CEO on strategic recognition efforts for major donors.
Meet with donor prospects and existing donors to cultivate long-term relationships.
Sponsorships
Review and update current sponsorship program to clearly articulate benefits to prospective sponsors and foster sponsorship commitments to underwrite events, programming, and staff development opportunities.
Capital Campaign
Continue management of capital campaign database tracking, analysis, pledge records, and cash projections for the completed campaign.
Provide requested reports to CEO, Committee, and Board of Directors.
Team Management and Leadership
Provide ongoing supervision, inspiration, and support to development team members including coaching, performance management, and training.
Collaborate with the CEO and key stakeholders to further the mission.
Lead resource development goal attainment by prioritizing team and committee work plans.
Actively participate as a member of the Leadership team.
Engage with the CEO, board of directors, and key stakeholders to further the organization’s mission.
Continually work on expanding and cultivating existing donor relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Development, Marketing, and Communications with increasing responsibility and success.
Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit management experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and team management experience.
Familiarity with individual, foundation, and corporate giving in Chicago.
Proven track record of successful fundraising and stakeholder engagement in nonprofit, public, or civic setting.
Experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and persuasive presentation skills.
CRM/donor database management experience required; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
Commitment to improving the life experience and outcomes for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills; self-reliant and results-oriented.
Interest in and ability to contribute to an environment of inclusion and belonging.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) is an equal opportunity employer. LPCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Other Considerations
NOTE
: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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