Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications - Chicago

Title:  Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications

Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Chicago 

Pay:  $47,000 - $50,000

Onward Neighborhood House seeks a detail-oriented and ambitious Individual Giving Associate to join our Development and Communications team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fundraising, building a community of support, and relationship-building, who is eager to support the expansion of our base of individual donors to sustain and grow vital direct-service programs. The Individual Giving Associate will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to steward, cultivate, and secure institutional funding through foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with the subject “Institutional Giving Associate Application – [Your Name]” to Emilio Araujo, Director of Development & Communications at earaujo@onwardhouse.org

Senior Officer, PAWS Chicago - Chicago, IL

 

Senior Development and Community Engagement Officer

Job Details

Job Location

1933 N MARCEY ST - CHICAGO, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

THE ORGANIZATION: PAWS Chicago is a national leader in the No Kill animal welfare movement, committed to building No Kill communities, starting with Chicago. Founded in 1997 when more than 42,000 pets were killed in Chicago, PAWS’s robust programs have reduced the homeless pet euthanasia rate in Chicago by more than 90%. In 2023, PAWS saved 98.62% of the animals in our programs. 

 

PAWS’ mission is to build No Kill communities that respect and value the life of every cat and dog; to end the overpopulation of stray and at-risk animals through solutions, practices, and education; and to transform animal welfare by setting higher standards in the way animals are treated and by developing a sustainable, solutions-based model. PAWS’s innovative Adoption Center, state-of-the-art Medical Center, and high-volume spay/neuter clinic work synchronously to address the needs of stray and at-risk pets citywide.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: PAWS Chicago seeks a Senior Development & Community Engagement Officer with experience managing annual fund campaigns and major gifts, creating written proposals and reports for major donors, managing a portfolio of five-to-seven-figure donors, leading team projects, managing donor stewardship events, and researching, cultivating, and stewarding individual and family foundation funders, who is passionate about animal welfare and supporting PAWS Chicago’s mission. This role will require strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a team player mentality. A successful candidate will have sharp attention to detail and be a self-starter adept at proactively managing team projects to meet multiple deadlines. They will report to the Vice President of Development & Community Engagement and work closely with the Development, Communications, Data, Finance, and Operations Teams.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The crucial role of the Senior Development & Community Engagement Officer will support PAWS mission and help us reach our fundraising goals by leading the Individual Giving Team’s annual fund, planned giving, and donor stewardship events along with managing their own portfolio of major donors. This person will support the Vice President of Development & Community Engagement in strategically managing major individual and family foundation funders, identifying and researching donors with the capacity to increase their support, and developing compelling proposals and reports for donors that align their interests with PAWS mission and organizational needs. Special projects and tasks as expected include, but are not limited to:

 

Annual Fund Management & Development Team Support

• Lead the Individual Giving Team in annual fund project management for our two main campaigns – June Giving Day and Holiday Giving: coordinate with Database and Communications Teams to pull lists, and align messaging and timing with our donor communications
• In collaboration with the VPs, create the annual Individual Giving Team calendar and deadlines: annual campaigns, stewardship touchpoints, major gift proposals/reporting, etc. Manage calendar and deadlines.
• Manage the Lifeline Giving Program of monthly donors, including quarterly newsletters, cultivation, and stewardship
• Manage one direct report, the Development Office Assistant, who oversees our monthly giving program, acknowledgement letters and thank you calls, front desk, general donor inquiries, and general development team support tasks
• Lead the Individual Giving Team in managing our two flagship donor stewardship events, our Guardian Angel Luncheon for Planned Givers and our Holiday Open House, along with other smaller stewardship events for major donors and prospects throughout the year: coordinate with Database and Communications Teams to pull lists, and align messaging and timing with our donor communications, oversee event logistics such as catering, rentals, project timeline, etc.
• Oversee updating annual donor recognition signage at all facilities in collaboration with Database  and Communications Teams 
• Team Liaison to Marketing & Database Teams for Direct Mailings, responsible for strategy for all list pulls, getting leadership approvals, and coordinating between departments
• Support the Development Team at community engagement and fundraising events

 

Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of five-to-seven-figure donors through moves management, ensuring regular stewardship and communication touchpoints via phone, email, and in-person meetings/tours
• Collaborate with Senior Relationship Managers and VP of Development & Community Engagement to strategically manage and grow $10k+ donors, provide prospects for multi-year and major gifts
• Responsible for creating major gift proposals and reports that are well-written, mission-centric, and align the donor's interests with PAWS needs
• Responsible for meeting with funders to discuss proposals prior to submission to ensure success
• Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of PAWS Chicago to ensure proposals are aligned with organizational needs
• Ability to capture the nuance of our programming and tell the PAWS story in compelling narratives
• Manage detailed annual calendar of major gift opportunities, submissions, and reports; ensure all deadlines are met
• Coordinate with Operations, Data, and Finance Teams in creation of corresponding budgets and required reporting
• Responsible for using Raiser’s Edge database, Candid, iWave, and other resources to identify new funding opportunities that align with PAWS mission and organizational needs
• Maintain donor records in Raiser’s Edge database, add research/background/relationships, track actions, touchpoints, and follow-ups needed

 

Planned Giving and Estates

• Manage inquiries of PAWS Chicago's Guardian Angels program, answering basic questions regarding the program and inquiries about the Guardian Angels Pet Care Program

• Manage all welcome and prospect packets to donors, tracking updates in Raiser’s Edge and on the server

• Manage the tracking document for the current list of open estate gifts and pets enrolled in the Pet Care Program

• Work closely with Finance, CEO to ensure all documentation and paperwork is received, prepared, executed, and submitted in a timely matter and filed appropriately

• Manage the Guardian Angels recognition sign: update it twice annually and coordinate with the Communications Team and Database Team to ensure its accuracy

• Work with Development Team members to plan annual Guardian Angels stewardship event 

• Contact Guardian Angel prospects to determine if they have finalized their plans to include PAWS in their will. 

• Manage relationship with FreeWill. 

• Manage the Trust and Estate Advisory Board. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of non-profit development experience, 2-3 years of which being in major gift and portfolio management with a proven track record of securing funding
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Strong attention to detail, hyper-organized, proactive planner, ability to manage multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Strong project and team management skills, able to prioritize appropriately, work collaboratively across departments and manage up to VP and CEO to keep projects on track
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, collaborative mindset, diplomatic, strong verbal and written communicator
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated and an enthusiastic approach to one’s work
• Knowledge of Chicago institutional funders, research tools, and tactics
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Able to process, protect, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Demonstrates growth mindset and ability to think creatively and problem solve; willing and eager to learn from others; takes an active role in own professional development and stays informed of changes in funding landscape; interested in researching and learning more about key stakeholders and prospects

• Commitment to animal welfare, the mission of PAWS Chicago, and helping the organization grow and serve more animals and pet owners in need

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Senior Coordinator of Individual Giving -- Girls in the Game

Who: Girls in the Game

What: At Girls in the Game every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active leadership, sports and health programs. Our programs empower all girls to be gamechangers in their own lives and in their communities. We strive to serve girls year-round and over the long-term and offer a continuum of programs for girls at each stage in their development. Our heart is in Chicago, but in recent years we’ve expanded to include programs in Bloomington, Illinois, Baltimore, Maryland and Dallas, Texas.

Development Associate - Forest Preserve Foundation

Who: The Foundation’s mission is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats within the Forest Preserves of Cook County and to enhance the outdoor experiences of all communities. We do this by encouraging and administering private gifts to further the Forest Preserve’s mission and goals.

What: The Development Associate position is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for the outdoors, conservation, and developing youth leadership and growing our organization through new development initiatives that will increase our impact.

This new position will provide an opportunity to help shape the job and deliver new outcomes. Reporting to the President/ Executive Director, the person in this role will assist with fundraising tactics, general development activities, donor stewardship and database management. It is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

Position Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director and Development Manager with all development and fundraising activities, including but not limited to:

• Improve and execute appeal programs (June and December) 
• Coordinate meetings with prospective funders and donors 
• Assist with new donor cultivation and help to steward relationships with current donors 
• Research, engage and manage potential corporate partnerships for volunteer engagement 
• Compose and proofread proposals, concept papers, program summaries, talking points, briefings, donor correspondence, personalized donor acknowledgments as well as other correspondence as directed 
• Prepare/coordinate in-house or electronic mailings to donors 
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events 
• Recruit prospects and donors to fundraising events via email, social media and phone calls. 
• Mail fliers and other correspondence to potential donors, volunteers and guests in order to inform them of events and activities 
• Solicit in-kind support and supplies for fundraising 
• Fuel the Foundation’s prospect pipeline by conducting research on individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations Maintain the accuracy and integrity of databases (Raiser’s Edge and Excel) by ensuring that all information is kept current and up to date 
• Perform basic administrative duties such as data entry, maintaining a filing system, etc. 
• Keep apprised of landscape and relevant news/changes in corporate, foundation, and individual giving communities Assist the Communications Manager with the following activities, including but not limited to: 
• Promote fundraising in communication plans and direct mail 
• Write and proof content for Foundation blog 
• Develop and post social media content 
• Help to create customized pitch decks and other presentation materials 
• Occasional posting of content on website

Position Requirements:

Planning - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Planning

Who: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Planning

What: The purpose of this position is to assist in the research and review of land development applications of various types; present plans and reports to the Planning Commission and other groups; provide customer service; maintain and update paper and electronic records; and other related duties as assigned. This position works under general supervision according to set procedures, but manages time to complete tasks in accordance with defined deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gathers, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates data and/or information. 
• Investigates and reviews property development plans and plats for conformance with previous land documents, Kentucky statutes and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government regulations, procedures and standards as needed. 
• Attends meetings, investigates issues, prepares reports and/or visualization tools, and answers questions and requests from internal and external customers. 
• Assists with public input, monitors existing conditions, trends, and systems performance data. 
• Gives information, guidance, and assistance to other staff and customers. 
• Performs data entry, reporting and other administrative duties as needed. 
• Performs related work as assigned.

Civic Engagement Program Manager - City Year (Chicago)

Who: City Year Chicago, Civic Engagement Program

What: The Civic Engagement (CE) Program Manager serves as a member of the Development Team and is responsible for leading and re-envisioning the Civic Engagement program for City Year Chicago to engage committed citizens who want to send a strong message to the students of Chicago that we are all in this together and that their success will be our success. Powered by Senior AmeriCorps members, Civic Engagement seeks to compliment City Year's impact in schools by utilizing, and further encouraging, a community of commitment through collaborative partnerships in undertaking transformative community initiatives.


Reporting to the Director of Corporate Partnerships, the CE Program Manager is responsible for stewarding and building strong corporate and community partnerships with existing supporters as well as identifying and securing service day partnerships and generating $100,000 in revenue through a fee-for-service model. In school year 2018-19, City Year Chicago celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Part of our 25th Anniversary strategic plan is to re-envision City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement program. The CE Program manager will play a primary role in creating a Civic Engagement program that further deepens City Year’s impact in the communities we serve.


To accomplish these goals, the CE Program Manager leads a team of six diverse 17-24 year old AmeriCorps members through a ten-month journey of learning, reflection, and service (civic action). The CE team is an extension to the more than 236 City Year corps members who serve in 28 Chicago Public Schools. They organize and lead service projects and community engagement activities across Chicago and engage more than 3,000 volunteers annually. Activities range from community mapping and beautifying schools and community-based organizations to human service projects.  Specific responsibilities include:

Project Coordinator - Lightengale (Chicago IL)

Who: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm. Our strong suit is the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing. We also coordinate the development process (architect, contractor, property management) for several of our clients. We currently do work in Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Georgia and continue to expand into new states. We have been in business since 1999. For more information about Lightengale Group, see lightengalegroup.com.

What:  Lightengale Group takes a team approach to completing quality work for our clients. Each team has a Project Coordinator and Project Manager and is supervised by the Partners. Each team is assigned a variety of projects that the team sees through from beginning to end. In the team, the Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and completes a wide range of tasks for each project. The Project Manager provides guidance, support and mentorship so that the Coordinator will learn and understand more of the deal process and be able to work more independently. This is a career track position as all are expected to hone their skills and increase their capacity over time.

Municipal Planner - Transportation (Memphis TN)

Who: Department of Planning & Development - Memphis, TN

What: Municipal Planner for Transportation. Works under general supervision of the Memphis MPO Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement public transportation projects funded through federal programs for the general public. Responsibilities include: 

- Prepares and coordinates Metropolitan Planning Organization functions, long range transportation planning, land use planning, bike ped planning, transit planning, freight planning, travel demand forecasting (TransCAD), GIS analysis (GIS ArcView 10.3)

- Leads assigned planning team staff on individual planning projects and develops and presents technical information to a wide variety of audiences as related to transportation planning.

- Collects, analyzes, and interprets social and statistical data for various planning and area studies as related to transportation planning. 

- Prepares maps, charts, models, sketches, and other graphic and visual presentations to illustrate study findings.

- Attends and conducts MPO planning meetings and responds to public inquiries in person, on the phone, or in writing.

- Coordinates the implementation of planning projects and manage transportation monitoring databases, i.e. public policy, planning strategies and legislations related to regional planning.

- Prepares summaries, narrative statements, and analyses of the pertinent technical facts reported in project studies.

Qualifications: Two years of experience in transportation, planning, or urban planning; and graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in transportation or urban planning, engineering, environmental science, economics, geography, or closely related field. Must provide proof of education, training, and/or experience. 

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include: 

-Ability to work with relational database & spreadsheet software, (ArcGIS, MS Office, Sketch up, Adobe software).

-Knowledge of channels to use in obtaining and disseminating information. 

- Ability to develop a plan and work schedule for assigned projects and to implement projects and manage transportation monitoring databases. 

-Ability to evaluate planning projects for technical validity and prepare analytical reports.

- Ability to explain technical data to a variety of audiences.

-Knowledge of statistics, and research procedures and sources. 

-Consensus-building, as well as, strong written and oral communication skills necessary. 

Benefits: Full time position. $3,694.58 Monthly - Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education. 

Posting open through December 22, 2017. Apply here. 

Director of Community and Council Engagement, Detroit MI - Deadline 11/1

CITY OF DETROIT invites applications for the position of: Director of Community and Council Engagement

SALARY: $78,430.00 - $102,865.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 10/04/17 CLOSING DATE: 11/01/17 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION: The Director of Community and Council Engagement serves as the Planning and Development Department's liaison to the Department of Neighborhoods and City Council.  A key function of the role is to guide major development projects through the community feedback and City Council processes, while interacting extensively with internal and external stakeholders.   The Director of Community and Council Engagement will work closely with the other directors and project managers within the Planning and Development Department.   EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Coordinate with the Department of Neighborhoods in management of key community activities related to major development projects.  Work closely with staff across departments to ensure major development projects comply with all relevant city ordinances. Prepare messaging and communication related to major development projects in the City's process; manage logistics for key community meetings; collect and distribute key feedback from the community on planning projects and identify and escalate issues as needed. Articulate and elevate a vision for Detroit neighborhoods that embodies the highest quality of design excellence, sustainable and ecological performance and social equity for all Detroit residents. Ensure City Council members and staff are informed of key Planning and Development issues.  Ensure key PDD issues are on City Council agendas and presented in individual briefings, as may be desired. Respond to ad hoc requests and inquiries from City Council members and their staffs in partnership with planning staff as needed. Assists with the implementation of divisional goals, initiatives and plans. Manages project development and execution from inception to closure. Produces summarization reports, outputs Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, urban studies, or a closely related field. Experience Four (4) years of professional experience with urban planning, physical neighborhood planning, urban design. Legal experience/background, desirable. Strong communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to develop presentations, create strong professional relationships and manage diplomatically the interests of multiple stakeholders. Strong project management skills, a sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Subjects and Weights: Oral Appraisal - 80% Evaluation of Training, Experience, Personal Qualifications (TEP) – 20% Total of Oral Appraisal  & Evaluation of TEP= 65%(Min) - 100% (Max) PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)