International Rescue Committee
Associate Director, Major Giving East (Chicago)
International Rescue Committee, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employer Industry: Humanitarian Aid and Development
Why consider this job opportunity
Salary up to $120,000
Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Flexible remote work environment
Chance to make a positive impact on global humanitarian efforts
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Grow and manage a dynamic portfolio of 75-100 high-net-worth individuals through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Participate in active prospect discovery and relationship mapping to identify new donor relationships.
Design creative engagement opportunities for donors to connect with the organization's programs and leadership.
Co-create strategic correspondence, including solicitations and stewardship materials, to engage donors and prospects.
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to align donor priorities with organizational goals.
What is Required (Qualifications)
6-8 years of progressive fundraising experience or sales experience, including direct solicitation of donors or clients.
Knowledge of and experience working with the philanthropic community in the Chicago metro area.
Proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts from a dynamic portfolio of donors.
Outstanding communication skills, including writing and verbal presentation.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and navigate CRM systems.
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Consistent record of developing blended and multi-year funding opportunities.
Ability to develop creative donor strategies in partnership with program staff or senior leadership.
Adaptability to change in a fast-paced work environment while prioritizing donor needs.
Experience identifying and implementing processes to support effective donor relationships.
Dedication to fundraising for international development, humanitarian, and social justice causes.
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Why consider this job opportunity
Salary up to $120,000
Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Flexible remote work environment
Chance to make a positive impact on global humanitarian efforts
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Grow and manage a dynamic portfolio of 75-100 high-net-worth individuals through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Participate in active prospect discovery and relationship mapping to identify new donor relationships.
Design creative engagement opportunities for donors to connect with the organization's programs and leadership.
Co-create strategic correspondence, including solicitations and stewardship materials, to engage donors and prospects.
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to align donor priorities with organizational goals.
What is Required (Qualifications)
6-8 years of progressive fundraising experience or sales experience, including direct solicitation of donors or clients.
Knowledge of and experience working with the philanthropic community in the Chicago metro area.
Proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts from a dynamic portfolio of donors.
Outstanding communication skills, including writing and verbal presentation.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and navigate CRM systems.
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Consistent record of developing blended and multi-year funding opportunities.
Ability to develop creative donor strategies in partnership with program staff or senior leadership.
Adaptability to change in a fast-paced work environment while prioritizing donor needs.
Experience identifying and implementing processes to support effective donor relationships.
Dedication to fundraising for international development, humanitarian, and social justice causes.
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