Director of Development

Chicago Debates | Chicago,Illinois

Posted March 11, 2021

Background

KEES has been exclusively retained by Chicago Debates in its search for a Director of Development.

Chicago Debates’ first ever Director of Development (DOD) will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that ensures Chicago Debates has the resources necessary to fulfill its mission and meet its strategic priorities.

Job Summary

Reporting to Executive Director Dr. Toinette Gunn, The DOD will be an enthusiastic, relationship-focused team member who will work with Board and staff leadership to encourage donor engagement resulting in maximum philanthropic investment in the organization’s mission and programs.

Responsibilities

The DOD will provide strategic leadership to diversify, strengthen, and increase philanthropic contributions with a focus on individual, corporate, and foundation giving.

Qualifications

Specific requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Minimum 3 years progressive experience in leadership and management, with ability to lead small teams.
• Demonstrated record of securing five and six figure gifts.
• Proficiency with core social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, IG, etc.) and ability to utilize them as a tool in identifying and engaging donors. u Ability to engage with diverse audiences, including donors, board members, students, coaches, volunteers, staff, executives, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience and skills within the range of $80,000 – $100,000. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, professional development allowance, sick days, and holidays, including a holiday shut-down from Christmas Eve to New Year’s day.

Chicago Debates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

How to Apply

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/Chgo-Dbts-DoD

To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

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Background
KEES has been exclusively retained by Chicago Debates in its search for a Director of Development.
Chicago Debates’ first ever Director of Development (DOD) will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that ensures Chicago Debates has the resources necessary to fulfill its mission and meet its strategic priorities.