What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Officer position at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center?

Job Description

ChicagoCAC employees are expected to perform their job duties and act in a manner consistent with the Core Values of the organization.

Responsibility Summary

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will play a critical role serving as the principal fundraiser for our new CAN Hope initiative. They will lead the donor engagement and development, including cultivating / soliciting a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, and event sponsors specifically for CAN Hope. In partnership with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, the MGO will establish a major gifts program, design, develop, and implement all fundraising initiatives for CAN Hope. The MGO will support the marketing and communications process in coordination with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO.) Reporting to the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and partnering with the Development & Marketing Team and CAN Hope Program Staff the MGO will work to foster and sustain a robust culture of philanthropy to advance the mission of CAN Hope.

DEI&AB Culture Commitment : The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership

In coordination with the CDMO, creates annual budget for annual fund and events, and creates periodic reports on progress toward goal.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for CAN Hope’s portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a written donor strategy and relationship record (using Raisers Edge) of all interactions.
Communicate with portfolio through face-to-face cultivation, solicitation and stewardship meetings, and written strategies; ensure that each major donor and prospect has a clear strategy and timeline for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Develop solicitation strategies for donors / prospects in support of the organization's annual fund, planned giving, and growth campaigns; ensure strategies are compatible and maximize opportunities with other existing campaigns and appeals.
Support the fundraising efforts of the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in securing new and renewed gifts.
Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications.
Work collaboratively with members of the Development & Marketing department to develop and maintain a detailed campaign plan and calendar in order to achieve campaign goals.
Creates and utilizes a data-driven donor relations strategy to maximize revenue for CAN Hope.

Annual Fund

Develop and implement identification, qualification, and cultivation strategies for a portfolio of individuals with the capacity to make major to mid-level gifts (between $1,000 and $25,000), nurturing relationships through personalized communications, meetings, and engagement opportunities in accordance with ChicagoCAC policies, procedures, and funding priorities.

Drives the growth of the corporate and events giving. Identify new corporate sponsors.

Manages and cultivates a portfolio of donors including individuals, corporations, and event sponsors.

Assess gaps in giving from individuals, corporations, event sponsors, and develop strategies to improve in those areas.

Recognize contributions with acknowledgment letters and special recognition events.

Fundraising Events

Research and identify prospective new sponsors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding.

In collaboration with the CEO and CDMO, liaise with board members to support their fundraising efforts.

Discretion

Major Gifts Officer has a high-level range of discretion and independent decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Major Gifts Officer has no direct reports.

Development and Supervisory staff are expected to participate either as a volunteer or paid attendee at organization fundraisers (including but not limited to : Luminary Award Dinner, Associate’s Board Event, A Night of Heroes, etc.) Supervisory staff are also expected to participate in ChicagoCAC sponsored client / staff / community events (including but not limited to : Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities, Back to School Backpack Drive, Kid’s Holiday Party, Spirit Squad Events, etc . ) It is expected that our supervisory staff will participate in as many of these events as possible.

Relationships

The Major Gifts Officer works closely with the Chief Development and Marketing Officer, members of the Development and Marketing Team, and the CAN Hope Leadership team.

Qualifications

Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor’s degree, CFRE a plus. 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, and / or business development. Previous work in domestic violence Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, with a willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment. Must possess excellent management skills, professional written and verbal skills, including report writing and presentation and organizational skills.

In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include :

BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.

Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.

Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as : additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, flexible spending, and taxable spending.

Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.

Paid Time Off (“PTO”) : PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.

PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.

Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.

PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.

Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.

A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.

Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.

A casual dress code.

Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!

If you share our passion for providing hope and healing to children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma, and possess the qualifications we’re looking for, please submit an application!

ChicagoCAC’s Compensation Philosophy :

We believe in fair compensation for your work. Our salary scale is comparable to salaries you would find in Chicago, IL. We believe our compensation program is designed to support, reinforce, and align our values, business strategy, and operational & financial needs with a goal of growth and profitability.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

ChicagoCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer : BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact our People & Culture Department at (312) 492-3700.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary : $7,500 - $200,000

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