Director of Fundraising and Communications

To Apply for this Job Click Here 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 1382320_1720801952 To Apply for this Job Click Here