Fundraising Director jobs in Chicago, IL

• Team: Central US
• Job Title: Associate Director, Client Partnerships
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Chicago,/Hybrid Work (2 Days in Office/Week)
• Reports to: Vice President, Client Partnerships

Please note: You must submit a cover letter for this role in order to be considered  

• Serve as a project manager and strategic partner to nonprofit clients in the initial phases of project activity and for part-time projects, including but not limited to feasibility studies and development assessments
• Be the central point of contact and consultative liaison between the client and the CCS team
• Support relationship building and make a strong first impression on our client partners
• Lead in the design, execution, and facilitation of all initial planning calls and meetings
• Develop the foundational materials that will guide the engagement, including work plans and other operational tools
• Partner with nonprofits in the development of preliminary case statements, including collecting key materials, gathering insights through conversations, and workshopping document drafts
• Write and design donor-facing materials
• Conduct high-level data analysis to review our clients’ past fundraising performance and support identification of new potential
• Review and understand contracts, deliverables, and project timelines in order to kickstart partnership activity and meet deadlines in advance of primary director assignment
• Support both client and internal team members in all aspects of project setup and implementation
• Formulating strategies, producing deliverables, and serving as the key point of contact for clients and executives as the primary director overseeing part-time projects.
• Facilitate the transition of each onboarding engagement to a full-time CCS team member
• Assist with proofreading, data entry, and client and director training, as needed

• Philanthropic values and a commitment to service
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and work collaboratively with clients and CCS colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously
• Outstanding organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Significant self-motivation and a natural tendency to take ownership of tasks.
• Skilled in Excel; additional data analytics experience a plus
• Skilled in PowerPoint; additional graphic design skills a plus
• Minimum two to three years’ experience in a related field
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field

Please note: You must submit a cover letter for this role in order to be considered