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7200 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619 TELEPHONE:
773.358.4100 FACSIMILE: 773.358.4089 WWW.GCYCHOME.ORG
Position Title: Director of Development
Position Summary:
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the
strategic implementation of all development
activities for the Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC). This newly
created position provides an opportunity to
shape the role of philanthropy and partnership income by
designing and executing an innovative developm
plan, which will include individual, corporate and foundation
giving.
Having opened its doors in June 2006, the state-of-the-art Gary
Comer Youth Center (GCYC) offers positive
extracurricular alternatives in a welcoming and safe
environment. The mission is to provide the support fo
all members to graduate from high school, prepared to pursue
college and careers. Located on Chicagos SoSide, the Gary Comer
Youth Center serves as the home of the South Shore Drill Team and
began a dynamic
partnership with the Noble Network of Charter Schools to open
Gary Comer College Prep (GCCP) in 2008. GC
has since expanded its high school to serve middle school
students as well.
For more
information:www.gcychome.organdwww.garycomercollegeprep.org
Essential Functions andResponsibilities:
Work closely with Executive Director, staff and Advisory Board
to align Development Departmentgoals with GCYC mission and
vision.
Increase philanthropic support and meet strategic objectives by
leading a comprehensive annualfundraising program which includes
major giving, planned giving, annual fund, direct mail,
research, corporate and foundation giving, special events and
new fundraising initiatives.
Oversee and direct the financial administration of contributed
income including maintainingsystems, databases, software, and
donor/prospect records, as well as providing timely andthorough
reports to the Executive Director.
Supervise and guide the development team. Oversee the continued
submission of grant proposals. Assist in developing
revenue-generating initiatives that may include earned income,
strategic
partnerships and others.
Develop strategies for Board communication and development,
donor recognition andstewardship, annual and planned giving
opportunities.
Make direct solicitations to designated prospects.
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7200 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619 TELEPHONE:
773.358.4100 FACSIMILE: 773.358.4089 WWW.GCYCHOME.ORG
Track and manage cultivation and solicitation activities of all
donors and initiate strategiccommunications to effectively steward
current and prospective donors, including effective
utilization of social media.
Participate in annual budget processes, development of annual
goals and benchmarks, staffdevelopment and training plans and
evaluation processes.
Education and Experience:
GCYC seeks a motivated, polished and dynamic professional with
five to ten years of progressive
experience. We look for a measurable record of accomplishment in
the fundraising arena that includessuccessful work with boards,
effective special events, and successful initiatives with
individual donors,
institutional partners and major gifts development. Knowledge of
the Chicago philanthropic marketplace
is critical. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who
is flexible and has the ability to thrive in a
dynamic environment. Additional qualifications include:
Entrepreneurial and motivated, creative problem solver and
strong collaborator. Demonstrated passion for community based
services. Demonstrated social skills to effectively engage
community members and leaders, civic and
corporate philanthropists, as well as active and prospective
donors.
Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and
implement creative funddevelopment plans in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with board members and
business leaderscollaboratively.
Ability to gather, analyze and effectively communicate data,
including financial statements,budgets, and social media.
Intelligent, resourceful, organized and innovative professional.
Undergraduate degree required, advance degree or CFRE
preferred.
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
To apply: E-mail cover letter, resume and
referencesto:[email protected]
Applicant letters may be addressed to: Administration
7200 South Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60619
