Senior Development Officer

About the role

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago is seeking a Senior Development Officer to join their team in Northbrook. This is a fundraising position requiring 5-8 years of fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support operations, programming, and capital needs.
• Manage, solicit, and engage a portfolio of donors and prospects soliciting 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Cultivate new funders and contribute to the major gifts pipeline.
• Develop and expand corporate partnerships, including sponsorships and employee engagement opportunities.
• Support building an integrated, strategic legacy giving plan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, contact reports, and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
• Contribute to leadership, planning, and strategy for the Development Department.
• Support the Chief Impact Officer with special projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant fundraising, relationship management, and/or complex program management experience, including experience soliciting 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
• Familiarity with pediatric Jewish communal fundraising is highly desirable.
• A good sense of humor and humility, and an eagerness to actively participate in the team’s collective success.
• Commitment to JCC’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated ability to complete direct solicitation of 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Prior experience in individual giving, corporate giving, volunteer or board management, and donor engagement.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce/NPSP or other similar CRM/donor management software.
• Knowledge of the Chicago Jewish community and passion for community programming.

Benefits

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago offers a suite of comprehensive benefits including:

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Participation in a 401(K) plan with matching contributions
• Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid observance of secular and Jewish religious holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniquely JCC Benefits
• Free fitness membership at JCC Chicago community centers and aquatics facilities
• Meaningful discounts on JCC Chicago programming, including day and overnight camp, Early Childhood, and event rentals
• Professional development opportunities with the JUF/Jewish Federation