Director of Development - The Bloc

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals through individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, earned income, special events, institutional grants, and other funding sources.
• Donor Stewardship: Oversee donor stewardship plans to ensure all donors are appreciated and informed about the impact of their contributions. Foster long-term relationships with existing donors while identifying and cultivating new donors. Generate donor communications, newsletters, and reports.
• Team Leadership: Cast a compelling vision to guide development. Lead and mentor the development team, including the development manager, contractors, and any additional fundraising staff. Foster a collaborative, values-aligned, results-driven team culture.
• Event Management: Plan and execute fundraising events that engage the community and raise funds
• Board Engagement: Support the Executive Director in engaging the Board of Directors to reach fundraising goals
• Public Relations: Serve as an ambassador for The Bloc, representing the organization at events, meetings, and other public engagements. Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community leaders.
• Data Management: Utilize fundraising data and analytics to inform strategy and measure success.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the development department budget. Monitor expenses and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Strategic Leadership: Serve as an organizational leader on the executive team.
   

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, generating leads, and meeting fundraising goals.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop compelling fundraising materials.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to draw conclusions from data and experiences to impact the strategic direction of the department and optimize results
• Integrity: High ethical standards—ensuring all fundraising practices align with our values and remain affirming of our community
• Passion: Deep commitment to The Bloc’s mission and values, with a passion for empowering youth and fostering community development.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Certifications: CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or other relevant certifications.
• Network: Established network of contacts in the Chicago philanthropic community.
• Technology: Proficiency in donor management software and fundraising platforms

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