Development Director (Associate)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire, W2, Benefits Optional
Location: Lombard, IL
Worksite Type: 100% onsite
Target Start: ASAP

Our non-profit client is seeking a Development Director (Associate) to support the Executive Director with Major Donor Fundraising Programs. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in fundraising and donor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and evaluate fundraising goals, identifying, and prioritizing high-potential prospects.
• Meet annual fundraising targets and manage donor relationships, including preparing funding requests and follow-up reports.
• Develop donor benefits and recognition strategies to enhance relationships, collaborating with program staff as needed.
• Assist in strategic planning and promote Endowment campaign activities.
• Conduct prospect research and create strategies to engage individual and corporate donors, soliciting gifts according to established plans.
• Oversee the creation of solicitation materials, campaign summaries, and reports while monitoring campaign results.
• Manage the production and distribution of press releases, printed publications, and other communications.
• Collaborate with various staff members as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fundraising or donor relations, with a focus on major gifts.
• Preferred experience in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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