Senior Director, Development

One Million Degrees seeks an experienced Senior Development Director to architect and execute fundraising strategies to fuel the organization's evolution, building on strong revenue growth over the past five years, to secure new pathways to sustainability while maintaining deep partnerships in Chicago with foundations, individuals, and employers.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive fundraising experience with a successful track record managing strategic relationships to drive organizational growth, designing and executing fundraising campaigns, including developing comprehensive revenue strategies.
• At least 5 years of staff management experience, including hiring and developing high-performing teams during periods of growth and change.
• Experience cultivating and closing major gifts ($100,000+) from foundations and corporations.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate funding needs compellingly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and data-driven decision making.

Benefits

• Full Health Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Compensatory time for designated duties performed outside of normal work hours
• Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Schedule