Advancement Officer

Big Shoulders Fund and the Archdiocese of Chicago • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • $50k - $60k / year • 2m ago

Position Overview:

Big Shoulders Fund is seeking candidates for the position of Advancement Officer to begin in September, 2024. Ideal candidate should be committed to promoting equitable education in a Catholic setting, serving St. Genevieve School and another Big Shoulders Fund elementary school. The Advancement Officer will work closely with the Director of Alumni Advancement at Big Shoulders Fund while being employed by the schools as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and report to the principals of both schools to effectively and positively fundraise and engage alumni, donors, companies and friends of the schools. The Advancement Officer is a key member of the administrative team, providing leadership for external fundraising activities, overseeing external donor and alumni communications, and executing day-to-day implementation of a broad range of institutional advancement activities that target new and growing revenues. The following is an outline of duties and responsibilities:

Development/Fundraising

Coordinates the annual fundraising strategy including, but not limited to; direct mail appeal, electronic appeals and gift processing activities
Leads the coordination of annual special events including Carnivál and other Scholarship Benefits
Serves as the primary liaison between schools and external scholarship organizations such as Big Shoulders Fund
Organizes all data management activities, including gift entry, tracking, reporting, and donor acknowledgments
Researches and identifies possible grant-makers and coordinates the proposal-writing and follow up
Identifies the key components to creating a successful Alumni Relations program, including a working database and reunion events
Creates and maintains an effective major gift strategy including identification, cultivation, stewardship and appeals
Manages school board activities including supporting the Principal in planning meetings, fundraising activities and strategic communications
Manage donor and alumni communication strategy, including school website, social media, publications, marketing materials and e-newsletters

The Advancement Officer may be required to perform enrollment support and other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

· Minimum of a completed Bachelor’s degree

· 3+ years’ experience in non-profit fundraising required

· Belief in the mission and vision of Big Shoulders Fund schools

· Ability to work a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend commitments

· Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)

· Strong experience in database management

· Demonstrated track record of donor stewardship and cultivation strategies resulting in money raised

Compensation

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Generous benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 403b (with match)