Development Officer | Make-A-Wish Illinois
| Date Posted: | 8/19/2026 |
| Date Needed: | October/November, 2026 |
| City: | Chicago |
| Location: | IL |
| Country: | United States |
| Primary Category: | Non-Profit |
| Salary: | $103,700-$109,300 yearly |
| Type of Position: | Full-Time |
| Experience Requirement: | 5-10 years |
| Education Requirement: | Bachelor's |
Details
The Development Officer is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing major gifts that fund life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This individual carries a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and moves them through the full development cycle, from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. The Development Officer reports to the Director of Individual Giving and partners with development leadership, the Leadership Team, Board members, and WishMakers across the chapter to grow contributed revenue from individual donors, with a focus on unrestricted and lightly restricted giving in support of Make-A-Wish Illinois’ (MAWI) mission and strategic plan. This is a portfolio-carrying individual contributor role, measured by relationships built, visits completed, and dollars raised.
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