Development Director
A SAFE HAVEN LLC•Chicago, IL
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Director of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategies that support A Safe Haven Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability. This position oversees individual, corporate, foundation, and government fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, special events, and development operations. The Director of Development works closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and program staff to build strong philanthropic partnerships and expand revenue streams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive nonprofit development experience, including leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated success in major gifts, institutional fundraising, and diversified revenue generation
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience working with executive leadership and boards on fundraising initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or CFRE designation
- Experience in human services, workforce development, housing stability, or mission-driven community organizations
- Knowledge of donor CRM systems and development analytics
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year, diversified fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and financial goals
- Set annual fundraising targets and track progress using data-driven metrics
- Serve as a key advisor to the CEO/Executive Director on development strategy and donor relations
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, institutional funders, and community stakeholders
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
- Oversee donor recognition, communications, and stewardship activities to ensure strong engagement and retention
- Lead foundation, corporate, and government grant strategy, including prospecting, proposal development, reporting, and compliance
- Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure accuracy and alignment in grant narratives, budgets, and outcomes
- Plan and oversee fundraising events, capital campaigns, annual giving efforts, and special initiatives
- Ensure events and campaigns align with brand, messaging, and return-on-investment goals
- Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen board giving, fundraising participation, and ambassador engagement
- Support board committees related to development and external relations
- Lead, mentor, and manage development staff and consultants
- Oversee development operations, CRM systems, data integrity, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
