Top 169 Donor stewardship Jobs in Chicago, Il

Director of Development (Individual Donors)
Columbia College Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,258 - $120,225 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Director of Donor Experience
The Morton Arboretum —Lisle, IL
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Development Associate, NIJC
National Immigrant Justice Center —Chicago, IL
- $56,176 - $68,970 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Director of Development (Foundation and Corporations)
Columbia College Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,258 - $120,225 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Director of Advancement - 2025813
World Relief —Chicago, IL
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
Special Assistant for Strategy and Advancement
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate, Employer Partnerships
Braven —Chicago, IL
- $59,500 - $78,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Director - Donor Relations
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
Advancement Services Coordinator
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists —Chicago, IL
- $52,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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8d
Director, Stewardship and Engagement
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Director, Corporate Partnerships (Chicago / Hybrid)
Feeding America —Chicago, IL
- $112,000 - $117,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Program Manager, Donor Relations
Endeavor Health —Arlington Heights, IL
- $35.16 - $54.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Wellness program
1d
Development Associate
Gateway Foundation Inc —Chicago, IL
- $51,000 - $71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Continuing education credits
Development Coordinator (part time)
Center for Disability & Elder Law —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
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Individual Gifts Officer
Anti-Defamation League —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
Individual Giving Manager
Franciscan Outreach —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- OSHA
- Research
- Mid-level
Development Officer
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $103,700 - $109,300 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Microsoft Office
11d
Senior Manager, Volunteer Engagement
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
7d
Manager, Development (Chicago/Hybrid)
Feeding America —Chicago, IL
- $96,735 - $101,735 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
Manager, Events
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Director of Development (Individual Donors)

Columbia College Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,258 - $120,225 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Team leadership
Bachelor's degree
Managing projects

Full Job Description

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (INDIVIDUAL DONORS).

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development (SDOD) within the office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), the Director of Development (Individual Donors) works closely with the SDOD to support long-term revenue growth for the College. The DOD will focus on managing a major gift portfolio by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual prospects and donors through customized cultivation and solicitation strategies while simultaneously meeting established fundraising goals and metrics.

The DOD must effectively and efficiently manage multiple high-priority initiatives and work independently in a fast-paced environment. The ability to effectively and efficiently self-organize and to make decisions based on the best return on investment will be crucial.

This position is based in Chicago, IL and will be expected to be in office Monday through Friday. This role will also require regional and national travel, as well as occasional evening and weekend work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet identified goals and metrics for major gift work, including annual goals for visits, asks, and revenue raised.
Build (identify and qualify) and manage (cultivate, solicit, and steward) a personal portfolio of major gift ($50K+) prospects and donors, with support from DAR leadership.
Conduct regular prospect and donor meetings and personalized outreach to deepen relationships and secure increased support.
Identify and recommend opportunities for Director, Decanal, and/or Presidential engagement.
Cultivate and promote prospects for leadership volunteer roles at the college.
Coordinate compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications tailored to donor interests.
Maintain a data-driven approach to portfolio management, ensuring accurate donor records, real-time reporting, and clear moves management tracking in the CRM.
Work with the SDOD to ensure effective and efficient management of individual major gift strategies for the College.
Partner with peer DAR team members to ensure strong stewardship and communication practices, thoughtful event engagement, effective volunteer management, and efficient major gift tracking and reporting.
Work with school and program leadership across the College to understand philanthropic and engagement priorities.
Represent the DAR team through interactions with campus leadership, staff, and other colleagues and strive to create successful working relationships in service of philanthropic and fundraising goals and strategies.
Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture focused on relationship-building and donor-centric strategies.
Serve as a visible ambassador for the College at internal and external events.
Participate in professional development training and maintain peer connections in the field.
Contribute to DAR-based strategic planning discussions, initiatives, and events.
Perform special projects and/or other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
At least 5years of direct individual fundraising experience
Ellucian, Salesforce, Blackbaud, or other CRM-based experience
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience developing team members
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
Strong project and program management skills, with a keen eye for detail and quality
Proactive and thoughtful working style
Commitment to overall team success and the College’s mission

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.

Position Minimum Annual Salary: $100,258

Position Maximum Annual Salary: $120,225

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cover letter required
Position subject to a background screening
This is a non-union position
This is a full-time position
This position is overtime ineligible

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job: Administrative/Clerical

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Director

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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