Director of Development

Director of Development

Director of Development 150 150 Center4EL
Center for Enriched Living
Published
October 9, 2022
Location
Riverwoods
Job Type

Description

What We Do

  • CEL’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun, friendship, employment, and community involvement.

What We Aspire To

  • CEL’s empowers people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to realize their greatest potential, thrive within the community, and achieve their hopes and dreams.

 What You’ll Do

  • Lead, develop, and motivate a high functioning development team in all facets of our philanthropy program
  • Drive CEL’s strategic philanthropy objectives to meet or exceed a $2.7M fundraising goal
  • Work closely with board to achieve fundraising goals
  • Create annual and long-term development plans and implement measurable objectives
  • Monitor and report out on budget and revenue targets to ensure positive outcomes
  • Develop new and nurture existing relationships that culminate in success
  • Serve as spokesperson for CEL and maintain strong community presence

What You Have

  • Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum 7 years of firsthand, results-driven experience in fundraising
  • Experience in planned giving strategy and implementation
  • Strong working knowledge of RE/NXT or equivalent CRM database; understanding of Data points and reports to drive and meet targeted goals
  • Proven success in soliciting Major Gifts and Managing campaigns
  • Ability to build strong relationships within and outside of an organization
  • Demonstrated skill in donor prospecting, cultivation, and matching donor needs and interests
  • Experience in developing, overseeing, and measuring goals for Development team
  • Highly effective and excellent communication skills with strength in written, interpersonal, conversational, and presentation skills

What You’ll Get

  • Salary based on experience and demonstrated success: $115,000 - $135,000
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • Generous amount of vacation, personal and sick time, plus holiday time off
  • The satisfaction of knowing you are part of an amazing team who is committed to ensuring that our vision and mission is accomplished every day
  • A warm, welcoming, fun, and inclusive work environment, where work-life balance is valued
  • A flexible schedule where you can work both remotely and onsite as needed

KEYWORDS: Development, Fundraising, Strategic, Philanthropy, Major Gift, Campaign, Fund, Donor, Donation, Contribution, Prospect, Cultivation, Nonprofit, Non-Profit, Leadership, Engagement

How To Apply

Resume and Cover Letter Required.

Email to jobs@centerforenrichedliving.org