Director of Philanthropic Engagement

• Manage a portfolio of donors including implementation of donor strategy for specific donors within the portfolio. This portfolio is inclusive of major individual donors (as defined by Breakthrough) and planned giving donors. This may also include individuals who represent family foundations.
• Design grow and manage the organizations planned giving program including bequests beneficiary designations and other deferred gifts
• Prepare a prospect pipeline and secure gifts of new donors
• Support and lead research and development efforts of major/mega donors helping the team to understand who they are their interest and past level of engagement with other organizations and where Breakthrough falls within their giving priorities
• In partnership with the entire team develop customized solicitation strategies based on interests motivations and capacity ensuring meaningful engagement and successful gift solicitation
• Utilize Breakthroughs donor-focused technology for donor management research and communication
• Represent Breakthrough to external audiences
• Participate in and support the planning and execution of donor-focused events including volunteer and fundraising events
• Collaborate on content and messaging for donor engagement
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Has a demonstrated value of diversity equity and inclusion
• Independently follows agency policy and procedures
• Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
• Identifies and resolves difficult issues
• Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
• Promote wellness and customer care through all actions and behaviors
• Works effectively with diverse staff communities and population served
• Maintain a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy during stressful situations.
• A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

• Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in donor management and individual donor relations
• Expertise in the Chicago philanthropic landscape
• Experience with Salesforce preferred
• Must be able to develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholders
• Must be able to develop and articulate a strategic vision for program areas
• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Familiarity with the concepts of Restorative Justice practices
• Must maintain a valid drivers license along with daily access to a vehicle and acceptable driving record.

• Exceptional ability in donor relations and individual relationship management
• Proven experience in moves management and donor cultivation
• Experience in utilizing data and CRM platforms as part of the donor management strategy
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and executing fresh ideas for donor engagement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a group; demonstrated leadership through managing others and projects
• Attention to detail organization and time management
• Self-starter and critical thinker with the ability to own projects with minimal direction and supervision
• Must possess and demonstrate an accurate and informed understanding of cultural competency especially as related to housing youth families equity and community development
• Knowledge of program outcomes and deliverables
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive - but also able to recognize and support the organizations preferences and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially the ability to communicate well and respectfully with diverse audiences and to produce accurate and compelling written accounts of the organizations programs and operations
• Ability and commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills professionalism and problem-solving ability

• Direction received from the Chief Development Officer
• Does not supervise employees

• Medical - We offer group medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO plans. Depending on the plan chosen there may be no cost for an employee single coverage. There is a cost per pay period for coverage for family (i.e. employee plus spouse; employee plus child(ren) or employee plus spouse and child(ren).
• Dental We offer group dental benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO. This is an employee paid benefit.
• Vision - We offer group vision benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. This is an employee paid benefit.
• Life - Through UnitedHealthcare we offer full-time employees term life insurance to the employees family in case of death. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
• Short and long-term disability -If you become disabled UnitedHealthcare provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance to full-time employees. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
• 401 (k) Plan -We offer a 401(k) plan which is a tax-deferred annuity to assist full-time employees in planning for retirement. We match 50% of your contribution up to a total of 3% of your base salary.
• Section 125 Plan (FSA)-Through TASC we allow full-time employees to make contributions toward premiums for medical insurance out-of-pocket medical expenses dependent care expenses and/or transit and parking on a before tax rather than an after tax basis.
• Vacation Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 6.67 13.33 days per month based on tenure with the organization.
• Personal Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 3 personal days annually pro-rated in year one.
• Sick Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 10 sick days annually pro-rated in year one.

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