Job Title: Development Director
Classification: Full-time
Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Salary: $71,000

Purpose of Role: This employee will oversee and spearhead development efforts through peer-to-peer, event-based and direct appeal fundraising campaigns. Additionally, the Development Director will be the staff liaison to the WITS Associates Board.

Individual Accountabilities

• Accountable for the achievement of revenue targets and execution of all WITS fundraising campaigns: The Blackboard Affair (annual gala), WITS Summer Books (peer-to-peer), and Annual Appeal (direct appeal).
• Leads all aspects, strategy, and logistics for WITS corporate and stewardship events (i.e. Corporate Engagement Event, Thank-a-thons, etc.).
• Engages, recruits, stewards, and manages relationships with volunteer leaders to successfully execute individual fundraising plans on campaigns.
• Implements best practices for revenue growth, while also adjusting to creative opportunities resulting in new revenue opportunities.
• Monitors financial progress to budget and communicates to leadership team.
• Actively collaborates with department and organization leadership to maximize success.
• Staff liaison and owner of the WITS Associates Board.
• Makes decisions on the best strategy for fundraising campaigns and Associates Board that align with WITS vision and mission.

Indicators of Success

• Execute and meet set fundraising goals for The Blackboard Affair, WITS Summer Books, and Annual Appeal.
• Effective collaboration with counterparts; Marketing and Student Programs Director.
• Development of thorough timelines with at least 3-month lead times before start of all projects.

Key Shared Accountabilities

• Collaborate with all development staff to ensure revenue goals are met.
• Collaborate with Chief Development Officer on Board of Directors fundraising for all campaigns.
• Partner with Marketing Director to develop marketing materials.
• Partner with Development Coordinator on tasks to support the fundraising campaigns.

Key Collaborators

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Development Officer
• Marketing Director
• Development Coordinator

Key Capabilities and Leadership Behaviors

• Exhibits confidence in presenting and executing ideas.
• A self-starter and finisher who can see a plan through from conception to completion.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to give directions to and synthesize information from multiple individuals.
• Management acumen in logistics.
• Agile working style and willingness to adapt.
• A strong ability to develop compelling and grammatically accurate written communication across varied mediums.
• Team player and team builder. A clear track record of working across departments.
• Creative. Passionate. Entrepreneurial.
• Strong ability to work independently and identify next steps to accomplish organizational goals.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of WITS.

Decision Rights

• All decisions connected to fundraising campaigns and Associates Board.
• Presenting decisions to leadership that support the vision and strategic plan.

Skills or Experience Required

• Ability to manage while balancing close-knit culture with achievement of key indicators of success.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn new digital tools (e.g., LMS).
• 4 – 5 years of development experience in fundraising events and/or peer-to-peer campaigns.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend, squat, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606