Director of Development-ETHS Foundation | Evanston Township High School

Description & Details

PURPOSE STATEMENT/PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION: 

The Director of Development (DoD) is responsible for significant fundraising activities on behalf of the ETHS Foundation.  In order to support the successful outcomes of the work of the Director of Development, the focus of activities will be primarily on a portfolio of approximately 50-80 major gift donors who have the capacity to give at least $100,000 to the current Capital Campaign.  The DoD reports directly to the CAO and will collaborate with the Superintendent and other leaders who will also support and participate in the major gift process.  The DoD assumes the essential functions of the CAO in the CAO’s absence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Major Gift Fundraising: Working with the CAO, annually agrees to a portfolio of selected donors who have major gift potential.   

• Develops strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward approximately 50-80 donors and prospects a year.
• Annually adjusts that portfolio composition in coordination with the CAO.  
• Annually identifies an additional 10% of the portfolio to be added as gifts increase each year.
• Develops and maintains, at the direction of the CAO, a portfolio of internal and external partnerships for the growth and development of the Foundation.
• Secures major gifts toward the Centennial Campaign and the Foundation Board’s annual goals.
• Develops and manages the stewardship plan for all major gifts.
• Completes other duties as assigned. Individual Giving Pipeline Development
• Designs and executes a comprehensive individual giving program that encompasses all levels of donors, from annual to major gifts.
• Implements a moves management system to effectively cultivate donors and increase their level of support over time.
• Develops strategies to upgrade mid-level donors to major gift prospects.
• Partners with Foundation and Alumni Relations staff to develop annual, leadership, and major giving communications tactics and strategies.
• Completes other duties as assigned. Communications:
• Works with appropriate and relevant District staff on required follow-up reports to grantors, as appropriate.   
• Provides regular reports to the CAO and the Foundation Board (and committees) on progress and stewardship of an assigned portfolio.
• Partners with Foundation and Alumni Relations staff in support of building the individual giving and alumni pipeline.
• Completes other duties as assigned. 
   

How to Apply / Contact

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