Development Manager to work on behalf of adults who are blind
DESCRIPTION:
The Development Manager supports the agency’s fundraising, marketing and communications activities. This generally includes two annual appeals, a monthly e-newsletter, weekly social media postings, an annual report, grant writing and management, and various other activities. In the past, approximately $150,000 in donations from individuals and $75,000 from corporations and foundations has been raised annually.
Schedule:
This is a full-time 40 hours position (9-5 or 8-4) but would consider 30 – 32 hours for the right candidate who only wants part-time. All work is on location at Friedman Place, on the northwest side of Chicago.
Compensation:
$55,000 – $65,000 for full-time, depending on skills and experience. Very generous benefits, including heavily subsidized health insurance; 20 paid days off plus 6 paid holidays to full-time employees; retirement contributions; education and license reimbursement; discounts on products & services, including gym membership, flexible spending account, meals, etc. and a friendly and casual work atmosphere.
Primary Qualifications:
- Three years’ experience and demonstrated ability in nonprofit fundraising and communications.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Intermediate computer skills including all Microsoft products; experience with donor management software, especially Little Green Light a plus. Familiarity with disabilities is a plus.
- Life Experience: We know that many character-building experiences do not show up neatly on an application. Please tell us why you would be a good fit for this job, focusing especially on those qualifications that do not appear on our application.
Not sure if you meet 100% of our qualifications? Overqualified but looking for a change? If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
