Director of Fundraising and Communications at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Skokie, Illinois

Job Description:

A non-profit organization located in Skokie is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Fundraising to provide leadership, strategy, and execution of its fundraising and outreach plans to advance the company's mission. The position is responsible for creating and achieving fundraising goals and objectives, expanding donor relations, connecting with the community, and leading the department.
Basic Functions: This position is responsible for designing and implementing a fundraising and communications strategy for the organization. The job is to tell and sell the company's stories to engage the public and increase donations in support of our mission.
Responsibilities:
* Create and implement a fundraising strategy that allow the organization to meet and exceed its fundraising objectives.
* Build a major donor program by identifying new donors and cultivating relationships that result in long term funding potential.
* Cultivate individual, foundation, and corporate giving opportunities.
* Research, develop, write, assemble, submit, and track grant applications and reports to foundations and corporations.
* Develop and conduct campaigns that increase the organization's donor base and donations.
* Encourage donors to invest in their communities by selecting us as a preferred charity of choice.
* Recommend and execute plans for fundraising and donor recognition events.
* Oversee a communications and marketing strategy to effectively educate the public about our work and impact on communities.
* Engaging in meetings and presentations with community officials and donors.
* Provide input for the annual budget including fundraising expenses and incomes.
Requirements:
* 5+ years nonprofit communications and resource development experience.
* 5+ years of experience cultivating new individual donors and major gifts.
* A proven track record of meeting fundraising goals by identifying and qualifying new prospects through research, networking, and collaboration with colleagues.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* Highly motivated and dependable; ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Highly personable, energetic, and creative.
* Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Experience with fundraising databases and tracking tools


Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


We look forward to working with you.


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