Nonprofit in the West Chicago suburbs is seeking an experienced and dynamic Development/Fundraiser to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts, developing and maintaining relationships with donors, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual and long-term revenue goals.
Donor Relations: Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other funding sources.
Campaign Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
Communications: Create compelling fundraising communications, including appeal letters, newsletters, social media content, and donor acknowledgments.
Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the organization's database, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
Collaboration: Work closely with the executive team, board members, and program staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business).
Experience: Minimum of ten years' experience with non-profit fundraising, including demonstrated success in soliciting and securing gifts of at least $10,000.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work proficiently in (or quickly learn) a database program (Salesforce) to manage contacts and run reports.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
BIG Company Benefits:
401(k) with Matching
Insurance = Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life
Health savings account + Flexible Spending Account
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
No third parties.
Resolute Technologies is a boutique consulting and recruiting company specializing in IT Staffing, SAP Services, and Supply Chain. Since 1998, we have built relationships that gives us access to exceptional IT talent. Resolute understands what it is to be a partner. We support clients and system integrators with the full range of IT professionals from project managers, or functional leads, to technical developers. We are standing at the ready to solve your IT talent needs.