Development Director

Institute’s Overview

The Law and Civics Reading and Writing Institute (LCRWI) is a 501(c)3 non-partisan community-based “think and do” tank. Our mission is to conduct community-involved and university-supported birth through adolescent education research and advocacy on how children learn that is shared with adults to support the safety, growth, development, and learning of historically under-resourced children, youth, and communities of color.

The Law and Civics Reading and Writing Institute The Institute) seeks a Part-time development director to head our Environmental Justice Project and other ongoing fundraising and operational needs. Reporting to the executive director, this professional must have an established background in coordinating nonprofit donation strategies and staff/volunteer leadership.

This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, managing our annual fund, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. The development director will also assist our major gift officer with implementing major giving and planned giving fundraising strategies.

Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of fund development experience, preferably in the education and nonprofit fields. They should also be familiar with CRM nonprofit software, donor databases, and other fundraising technology to use in their daily job duties.

Applications will be accepted through September 30 and early submissions are encouraged.

Development Director’s Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual fund management and donor stewardship.

• Planning and evaluating fundraising campaigns and activities.

• Managing the organization’s budget and fundraising income programs.

• Identifying and stewarding prospective donors.

• Recruiting and training fundraising staff and volunteer leaders.

• Staying on top of fundraising trends and the nonprofit community.

Everyday activities the Development Director will handle:

• Communicating with donors and staff via email, phone, or social media.

• Answering donor and staff inquiries in a timely fashion.

• Using prospect research tools and your donor database to build donor relationships.

• Creating solicitation materials for the fundraising team.

Education and Experience:

• Experienced and notable fundraising planning, and training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Skills of a Development Director

• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Time management and flexibility with job duties.

• Fundraising software and tools expertise.

• Creative, self-starter attitude.

• Donor and volunteer service mentality.

• Organized and inspiring team leader.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• Relevant: 5 years minimum (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor and/or certifications (Preferred)

Location:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Hours per Week:

• 15-20 (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Virtual and In Office

Benefits offered:

• Flexible schedules

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, and retired, are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60605