Lead Gifts Director

The Director, Lead Gifts will lead the effort for the Archdiocese to reach its fundraising goals through identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors. Work in partnership with Cardinal and Stewardship and Development senior staff to create a cadence of meetings for Cardinal with potential donors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution of higher education
• 5+ years of institutional fundraising experience
• Willingness to mentor junior staff
• Conversant in tax advantages to charitable giving
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Knowledgeable in latest computer technology with proficient skills
• Professional demeanor
• An empathy with the ethos of the Catholic Church
• Affinity with the overall mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package
• Competitive compensation
• Benefit programs