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Major Gifts Manager

Location Chicago, IL 60607
Date Posted March 24, 2023
Job ID 9634
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Major Gifts Manager for our client, an impactful and well-known accredited music school based in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity and is ready for immediate hire.

Perks and Details: 
  • Hybrid schedule 
  • Health benefits and paid sick leave 
  • Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 a year (DOE) 
  • Work within an impactful organization that transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth 
  • Get started immediately! 
 
Responsibilities of this position include: 
  • Create, implement, and manage various efforts to obtain support from individuals and corporations at the $5,000 level and above. Including managing a portfolio of 100-150 major donors and prospects to secure both annual and multi-year gifts  
  • Conduct research and prepare donor profiles using the database and other means to identify donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship opportunities  
  • Draft proposals, gift agreements, reports, and other written materials to support gift solicitation for the personal portfolio as well as in support of the major gift portfolios of the VP for Development & Marketing and the President/Executive Director 
  • Employ Raiser's Edge and NXT to track activity and goals and report results 
  • Attend events and participate in other meetings, training opportunities, or activities as necessary to further cultivate and prospect donor relationships 
  • Work with the Vice President for Development to strengthen the planned giving program. This includes assessing the program's current state, developing a communications strategy with current members, creating a more regular stewardship program, and implementing a campaign to attract new members 
  • Secure corporate gifts for the annual gala by working with peer fundraisers to identify prospects and submitting applications as appropriate 
 
What you need to be successful: 
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with a successful fundraising track record in individual giving and/or major gifts  
  • Experience with fundraising for the arts and/or education Belief in the importance of inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism in music education 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. 
  • Communicating effectively and having a keen attention to detail are important
  • Ability to maintain organization and prioritize tasks. 

This position with our Client requires employees to report to work at a physical location. As a cautionary measure, our Client is asking all employees to be fully vaccinated by the date of hire. If an eligible candidate is unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to a religious, medical, or disability-related reason the client will make available appropriate reasonable accommodations.

Compensation: 
Starting compensation range of $70,000 - $85,000 (DOE) plus medical, vision, and dental benefits. A hybrid work environment that provides you with flexibility. Our client believes in quality of life and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment with true hours worked!
 
How to apply: 
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and more information about your candidacy and interest. Apply Today! 
 
About Our Firm: 
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully connecting thousands of talented professionals with incredible, mission-driving organizations across the country. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. 
 
Named an Inc. 5000 Top Fastest-Growing Private Company in America, we are proud to also be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firm in America, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times! Additional information about Scion Nonprofit can be found online. 
 
Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. 

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