Director of Development | Lambs Farm

Career Center,
Date Posted: 2/25/2026
Date Needed: ASAP
City: Libertyville
Location: IL
Country: United States
Primary Category: Non-Profit
Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 yearly, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Type of Position: Full-Time
Experience Requirement: 5-10 years
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
 

Details:

Lambs Farm is seeking a strategic, relationship driven leader who brings clarity, discipline, and heart to our fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for a development professional who is a frontline fundraiser and skilled at engaging new and existing donors, building trust with families and community partners, and stewarding relationships.

Success in this role requires a balance of high-level planning and hands-on execution. The Director of Development must be equally comfortable managing a major gifts portfolio, shaping compelling donor messaging, strengthening data and CRM practices, and leading a team with clarity and accountability. A disciplined project manager with excellent follow through, this leader must ensure that donor interactions, events, and campaigns are executed with attention to detail and complete professionalism. Above all, the Director of Development must embody Lambs Farm’s values.

They must consistently interact with donors, families, and community partners with respect, transparency, and a deep commitment to the adults and families the organization serves. The role has on site presence aligned with organizational priorities and donor engagement needs, allowing flexibility based on the demands of the work.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter via: https://bit.ly/twblambs