Top 35 Development fundraising Jobs in Lake Forest Il

Director of Communications
Exodus World Service —Park Ridge, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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National Development/Fundraising Associate
GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Research
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Development Coordinator
Cedille Records —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Development & Marketing Specialist
Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Marketing
- Salesforce
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Development Administrator
Howard Brown Health —Chicago, IL
- $76,606.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Director of Development
Community Youth Network —Grayslake, IL
- $103,000 - $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Mid-level
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12d
Marketing and Audience Engagement Associate (Part-Time)
Evanston RoundTable —Evanston, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Manager Grants Development
Heartland Alliance Health —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Math
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Director, Grants & Contracts
Illinois Action For Children —Chicago, IL
- $77,600 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Leadership Annual Giving Manager
American College of Chest Physicians —Glenview, IL
- $78,000 - $83,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Project management
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Donor Engagement & Stewardship Officer (Part-Time)
Evangelical Covenant Church —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Donor Relations Specialist
Word on Fire —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $60,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- No experience needed
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Advancement Associate
HPGM —Schaumburg, IL
- From $90,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Development Manager - National Office
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center —Hoffman Estates, IL
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Development Coordinator
TAPESTRY 360 HEALTH —Chicago, IL
- $58,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Primary Care
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Manager, Corporate Relations
American Academy of Dermatology —Rosemont, IL
- $96,563 - $113,602 a year
- Online Application
- 6 years
- Management
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
VP, Corporate Partnerships & Giving
American Academy of Dermatology —Rosemont, IL
- $240,000 - $260,000 a year
- Online Application
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts
National Jewish Health —Northbrook, IL
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Community Engagement Associate
Chicago Jewish Day School —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Engagement Associate
Prizmah —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Communications

Exodus World Service
Park Ridge, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $80,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Editorial project management
Marketing project management
AP style
Increasing user engagement
Contractor management
Bachelor's degree in communications
Content creation for general public
Marketing
5 years
Direct mail fundraising campaigns
Direct mail media campaign management
Branding consistency
English
Bachelor's degree in marketing
Email content marketing
Team development
Bachelor's degree in journalism
Schedule management
Key Performance Indicators
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree in English
Cultural competency
Video content production
Professional development support
Social media content creation
Team management
Graphic design software
Industry trends
Print production

Full Job Description

Position Title: Director of Communications

Job Purpose

Exodus World Service seeks an experienced, talented communications professional to join our energetic and supportive team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, value excellence, and produce content that motivates others to take action. If this sounds like you, keep reading!

As Director of Communications, you’ll serve as a strategist, content creator, project manager, and team leader. Your goal is to drive deeper and wider engagement in our mission of mobilizing the Christian community to serve resettled refugees in Chicagoland and displaced refugees overseas.

If you are experienced in nonprofit communications, excel at driving multifaceted initiatives from concept to reality, and motivated by a mission that helps refugees locally and globally, this position may be for you.

About Exodus World Service

Founded in 1988, Exodus World Service mobilizes the Christian community to welcome, serve, and befriend refugees. Through education, church partnerships, and volunteer engagement, Exodus equips individuals and congregations to build meaningful relationships with refugees across Chicagoland and beyond, and empowers people to become champions for refugees.

In addition to its long-standing local ministry initiatives, the organization is expanding global partnerships, strengthening advocacy efforts, and developing new community-centered programs to meet evolving refugee needs in the United States and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop communications plans and strategies.

2. Create and implement campaigns that achieve specific program, fundraising, and event goals.

3. Conceive of and produce compelling content across mediums, including web, email, social, video, and print. Ensure integration across platforms.

4. Direct others in content creation, providing substantive editing and copyediting. Proofread materials with a high attention to detail.

5. Work closely with fund development, mobilization, education, and program teams to produce support materials on a regular basis.

6. Manage the Communications Team, supporting their continued professional growth and development.

7. Oversee all communications projects, set priorities, and ensure that deadlines are met.

8. Ensure that high-quality content (written and visual) is produced that aligns with the brand story, editorial, and graphic standards. Ensure consistent look, style, and feel for communications across the organization.

9. Provide creative direction and manage relationships with contractors, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, printers, etc. Includes understanding print and mail house production needs and scheduling.

10. Oversee key performance indicator reports and keep up with industry trends to ensure effective marketing communications.

11. Generate new and innovative ideas to increase engagement and grow target audiences.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Commitment to Exodus World Service’s Christian mission and values.

2. Desire to inspire and empower the Christian community to serve refugees.

3. Exceptional ability to write compelling content and to edit others’ content.

4. Experience with a variety of communications channels, including email, web, social, video, print, and direct mail.

5. Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple workflows with numerous details in a fast-paced environment.

6. Strong copyediting and proofreading skills; familiarity with AP Style a plus.

7. Excellent relational and interpersonal skills, including a positive attitude and a customer service approach toward working with team members.

8. Ability to work well independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

9. High level of organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.

10. Experience relating to diverse groups of people. Knowledge of refugee and cross-cultural concerns a plus.

11. Experience supervising staff and/or freelance creative individuals.

12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field. At least 5-7 years’ experience in marketing communications, copy writing, or other content production. Must have portfolio to demonstrate capabilities.

Job Classification

Full-time exempt. Work generally conducted Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend availability required.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $75,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. Eligible for paid time off; health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance; and retirement benefits.

Location

Exodus World Service office in Park Ridge, IL, with ability for remote work on occasion as appropriate.

About Exodus World Service

Founded in 1988, Exodus World Service mobilizes the Christian community to welcome and befriend refugees. We do this by educating churches about the plight of refugees, connecting volunteers with refugees through practical service projects, and empowering people to be champions for resettled refugees in Chicagoland and refugees overseas.

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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