Associate Director, Major Giving East; Chicago

Employer Industry: Humanitarian Aid and Development

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.