Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is home to some of the most incredible dancers and is a place where inclusion is the engine that drives the company. With a first-rate artistic product and a new strategic plan, Mission, Vision and Values, HSDC is experiencing rapid growth and is looking for a charismatic and results-driven Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington (Y), a passionate and vital organization, offers a wide array of programs designed to promote overall health and well-being and empowers individuals of all ages to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. From fitness classes and wellness workshops to nutrition education and chronic disease prevention, the Y offers a comprehensive approach to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, the Y is one of the largest preschool, afterschool, and camp providers serving families in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia.
Started in 1954 by a group of multi-denominational Hispanic pastors to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants, Casa Central has grown into one of the largest Latino social service agencies in the Midwest. The organization’s programming centers on inspiring lifelong learning among children and youth, providing safety and self-reliance for individuals and families and promoting active, healthy lifestyles for older adults.
The College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and partnerships. The College endeavors to meet the ever-changing needs of the diverse communities of Lake County, Illinois.
Studies show that candidates spend under a minute from the time they open a job posting to decide whether the opportunity is a good fit for them. With such little room to make an impression, it’s critical that your nonprofit optimizes your job descriptions, so you can engage the top candidates and compete with for-profit businesses for talent.
Austin Seminary seeks a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to oversee its comprehensive and integrated alumni engagement program and provide strategic direction for cultivating philanthropic giving. Located in Austin, Texas, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary prepares pastors, educators, missionaries, and chaplains for the work of Christ’s church, offering graduate degrees and lifelong learning programs for those seeking leadership development and spiritual renewal.
The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned leader with a demonstrated track record of advancing meaningful relationships to achieve fundraising goals. Knowledge of the Presbyterian Church tradition and its constituents or willingness to acquire such knowledge is considered extremely helpful.
As an innovator in mental health education, The Chicago School seeks a Director of Major Gifts to help their university expand into integrated health through the College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), the first new Chicago medical school in 100 years.
A recognized leader in animal conservation and welfare, Born Free USA is a national advocacy nonprofit that also manages one of the largest primate sanctuaries in the United States. The organization is global in reach and has partnerships with Born Free UK, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Born Free USA is seeking a dynamic and passionate Director of Development to strategically drive national fundraising efforts and build a comprehensive fundraising program. The Director of Development will serve as a thought leader and partner to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and the Senior Leadership Team, as well as lead and manage a team of three development professionals.
Spearhead Strategic Growth
• Build a sustainable and diverse fundraising program that encompasses individual, corporate, legacy, and institutional giving strategies
• Inspire, motivate and support the philanthropy team
• Engage in data-driven analysis and decision-making
Track Performance
• Establish metrics to measure progress toward fundraising goals
• Regularly report on the progress of the comprehensive development strategy
• Work closely with leadership to establish and monitor budgets, set budgetary expectations and ensure employee understanding of departmental and organizational finances
Strengthen Brand Awareness and Innovation
• Create synergies and opportunities between Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation (headquartered in the UK) to maximize the potential of the Born Free brand and what it represents
• Stay abreast of emerging philanthropic trends, and analyze and recommend innovative new fundraising activities
Born Free USA’s international connections combined with its commitment to Compassionate Conservation sets it apart from other wildlife charities. Click the button below to learn more.
The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) designs, restores, and creates wetlands by innovating, collaborating, and employing sound science to improve water quality, habitat for plants and wildlife, and our climate. TWI is tackling exciting new projects across the Calumet region in Southeast Chicago and Northwest Indiana, including turning a vast floodwater detention corridor into a natural and scenic asset for communities.
Aspire is a nonprofit organization that makes boundless inclusivity possible for people with disabilities. Since 1960, Aspire has been recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering services to individuals with disabilities and their families in the Chicagoland community. Their programs include:
As we saw from employment data published earlier this month, job openings continue to surge, fueling a strong demand for workers.
Aspire is a nonprofit organization that makes boundless inclusivity possible for people with disabilities. Since 1960, Aspire has been recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering services to individuals with disabilities and their families in the Chicagoland community. Their programs include:
IFF partners with nonprofits across the Midwest and enables them to achieve their missions, support their communities, and increase their financial stability. The Vice President of Resource Development position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser or nonprofit manager to play a pivotal role in the organization’s cultivation and stewardship of funder relationships, shaping strategy and leading and supporting outreach efforts to raise grant funds from a diverse funder base that includes foundations, banks, corporations, government, and others interested in partnering with IFF.
Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals of all ages with severe and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. Its three residential locations are home to 178 residents with the support of 500 staff members and hundreds of volunteers. Marklund Day School is a State Board of Education Licensed Therapeutic Day School partnering with 30+ districts.
Marklund is presently seeking to fill two key fundraising positions, that will further grow its robust portfolio and support the Marklund promise to make everyday living possible for individuals with profound disabilities. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated passion for Marklund’s mission and values: positive attitude, accountability, compassion, creativity, and teamwork.
Food For Free is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to dramatically grow an already established fundraising program at this dynamic, team-oriented organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a natural collaborator to lead dramatic growth while partnering strategically with the leadership team and CEO in the shared priority to expand access to fresh, healthy, delicious food for individuals experiencing food insecurity in Eastern Massachusetts.
Heartland Animal Shelter is a respected and recognized no-kill shelter located in Wheeling, IL, 30 miles north of Chicago. Known for its community focus and support, Heartland is seeking a new Executive Director who will apply their personal vision to complete the transition to its new facility, while positioning the organization as a leader in progressive shelters across the Chicagoland area.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced animal welfare or non-profit professional to lead a midsize facility with the resources necessary to provide each animal with the highest level of care possible.
Since 2007, Heartland has saved at least 98% of the animals in its care each year, even with their increased focus on saving the most vulnerable populations of cats and dogs. Heartland has saved well over 14,000 lives.
GiGi’s Playhouse, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, searched for an Executive Director with the passion to change the way the world views Down syndrome. This presents an exciting opportunity for an externally-minded professional with strong fundraising, operations, staff, and volunteer management experience.
Milwaukee Film, located in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Chief Development Officer to help achieve our shared vision of making our community more compassionate and equitable by enriching, entertaining, educating, and engaging people through film. The ideal candidate will pursue opportunities to design and strengthen our annual/membership, foundation/grant, and major gift fundraising programs.
Imagine conducting a nationwide search to fill a key position at your nonprofit organization but attracting few candidates of the caliber you expect. Or extending an offer which your preferred candidate initially accepts, only to change his or her mind before the deal is signed and sealed.
GiGi’s Playhouse, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is searching for a Vice President of Development and Partnerships with the passion to change the way the world views Down syndrome. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial mindset and is an experienced development leader with a strong record of demonstrated success in closing six and seven figure gifts and in managing a successful development team. The ideal candidate also demonstrates success in working effectively with boards of directors and in navigating complex, matrixed organizations at a national scale.
GiGi’s Playhouse, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is searching for a Grants Manager with the passion to change the way the world views Down syndrome. This presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants writer to bring their project management skills and passion for GiGi’s mission to a rapidly growing, fast paced organization ready to take the next steps in growing its fundraising program.
One World Surgery, based in Deerfield, Illinois, is seeking a Director of Development. The successful candidate will bring a working knowledge of how development, marketing, and communications work together to engage constituents, raise funds and advance the organization’s mission: to transform lives by providing global access to high quality surgical and primary care.
I’ve worked with several organizations in the past year to help them find chief development officers. When I review candidates for fundraising positions, I look to see how the characteristics they exhibit during a job search will transfer to their work in fundraising. In every search, there are always a handful of candidates that stand out from the pack.
So what do these great candidates do?
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