Director of Donor/Fundraising Development at Managed Care Staffers

Exp. F/T Director of Donor / Fundraising Development North Side of Chicago

A thriving, rapidly growing, Non-For-Profit, FQHC Look-Alike dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, and dental care to the communities in the Chicagoland area is seeking to hire a Director of Fundraising Development to lead and execute our fundraising/donor efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a talent for building strong meaningful donor relationships and securing major gifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, encompassing annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns.
• Design strategies to attract and retain donors, ensuring adherence to fundraising schedules and goals.
• Cultivate and Steward Relationships:
  • Build and maintain strong connections with donors, volunteers, corporations, and foundations.
  • Lead efforts to secure gifts and facility or program sponsorships, including naming opportunities.
• Donor Communications and Materials:
  • Draft and manage development-related materials such as newsletters, appeals, campaign collateral, proposals, and reports.
• Database Management and Reporting:
  • Oversee donor databases and collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate records and reporting of fundraising activities.
• Grants and Prospect Research:
  • Identify grant opportunities and manage the full grant lifecycle, from research and proposal writing to reporting.

Job Qualification Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in donor cultivation, stewardship, strategic planning, and campaign management.
• Demonstrated success in securing gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Expertise in grant writing and in winning grants appropriate for health centers.
• Experience with major campaigns (capital campaign experience preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a people-first mindset.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising software.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified, and currently seeking employment please send an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.