About This Role:
$55k/yr - $65k/yr + Bonus
As Aspiritech’s Fundraising Manager, you will be an integral part of our mission-driven team and lead our efforts in growing fundraising income through foundation partners, grant opportunities, and individual donors.
This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong development and fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector who can effectively build and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and process to drive our mission forward.
Notes
This is a hybrid role in the Greater Chicagoland Area. It is expected that more than 90% of the time will be remote but you most have the ability to commute to reliably commute to the Chicagoland Area for fundraising/donor events as needed.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to meet annual targets
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation partners and major donors
- Research and identify new funding opportunities, both private and public
- Write and submit grant proposals and applications
- Oversee grant management processes and reporting
- Ideate and implement donor stewardship programs for small-dollar donors
- Plan and execute fundraising events
- Coordinate with marketing team on digital fundraising campaigns
- Analyze fundraising data and create fundraising dashboards for internal teams, donors, and our board
About you:
- 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success
- Strong understanding of grant application and management processes (state and federal experience a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Iterative, data-driven approach to fundraising strategies
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in donor management and data analysis tools such as Salesforce and GiveLively
- Passion for promoting neurodiversity and a commitment to Aspiritech's mission