Associate Regional Director, Philanthropy - IL
About The Position
At Mercy Housing, we believe that business and mission are not competing values. Employees are expected to contribute to a mission and values-centered culture, articulating and incorporating the mission and core values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy into their day-to-day work. We are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included. We are looking for a key contributor to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors, which may be corporate, foundation, government, faith-based, and/or individual. You will expand the Lakefront region's fundraising program through research, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports, and individual appeals. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Candidates in the Chicago area are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years in general fundraising, grant writing, prospect research, individual giving, grant reporting, donor stewardship, communications, or related field.
- Experience supervising staff.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Social Work, English, journalism, public relations, or related field.
- Training and/or certification in fundraising principles, such as CFRE certification.
Responsibilities
- Research, establish and nurture relationships with donors from a range of funding sources.
- Facilitate and support the involvement of the Regional Director, President, and other staff and volunteers in the cultivation process.
- Represent the Lakefront region of Mercy Housing at various public events, professional organizations, conferences, and meetings that are relevant to our mission.
- Write high-quality, best practice-oriented proposals, letters of interest/inquiry, requests for proposals (RFPs), case for support documents, concept papers, and related materials for grant proposal submissions.
- Ensure funder reporting requirements are met, including tracking expenses, data/outcomes, high-level program evaluation, site visits, compiling resident testimonials, photos, and other content requested by funders.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising events with support from staff, including identifying and collaborating with an array of vendors, invitations, ticket sales, managing sponsors, printed materials, ongoing guest communications, day-of coordination, post-event follow-up, and other duties as needed.
- Plan and coordinate funder-related and community volunteer events and activities in the region and encourage use of the Golden Volunteer platform by staff and prospective volunteers.
- Conduct stewardship activities with funders and donors in the region.
- Act as a resource for local and/or national information on regional and/or national grant proposals. Assist with preparation of national or multi-regional proposals, as needed.
Benefits
- Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
- Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
- Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
- Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
- 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
- 403b + match
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
- Paid Life Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Plan
- Free Basic Dental
- Pet Insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
