Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Development and in partnership with the regional Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development (DoD) will spearhead development efforts in Chicago and Dallas as Step Up works to grow its revenue base in these markets. A relatively new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function in this region while benefiting from tested materials and partnership models.
Organization's Mission
Step Up is a national nonprofit membership organization whose mission it is to propel girls from under- resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused, and ready to join the next generation of professional women.
Step up leverages our professional women members who give back as donors, mentors and volunteers to make our local communities and the Step Up programs a success.
We believe all girls should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and do so by inspiring women to inspire girls through programs that engage and connect.
Organization's Values
Take Pride in Involvement. Be Inspired by and for Each Other. Take the Long View. Celebrate Success. Innovate. Take Action. Trust Teamwork. Amplify our Message.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Vice President, Development and in partnership with the regional Executive Director (ED).
Location
Chicago or Dallas
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Development and in partnership with the regional Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development (DoD) will spearhead development efforts in Chicago and Dallas as Step Up works to grow its revenue base in these markets. A relatively new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function in this region while benefiting from tested materials and partnership models.
Specific duties include:
• Define, develop and prioritize short-term and long-term development goals in Chicago and Dallas in support of the Strategic Plan while ensuring that efforts carried out are keeping with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Serve as the fundraising liaison to the Chicago and Dallas boards, effectively communicate and present strategic development efforts at select board of directors and committee meetings
• Conduct research, prospecting, and application to multiple donor sources
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
• Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
• Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
• Oversee the Manager, Development and Events position -based in Chicago
• Manage the region's implementation of the development/event components of Salesforce
• Other duties as needed to support organization
Qualifications
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, especially at $25K level and above
• Bachelor's degree mandatory
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Development with increasing responsibility and success
• Experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills
• Interest in and ability to contribute to an environment of inclusion and belonging through experience, knowledge, and skills
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Step Up's board of directors, and staff
• CRM/donor database experience required; Salesforce experience preferred
• Committed to improving the life experiences and outcomes for all women and teen girls
Salary
This is a full-time salaried position with medical, dental and vision insurance benefits. Step Up also offers a 401k. Salary commensurate with experience. All full-time employees qualify for paid time off including vacation, sick and all national holidays.
To Apply
Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter to Jessica Champness, VP of Development at: Jessica-c@suwn.org.
Step Up is not just an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building local and national teams that represent the communities we serve and to consistently improving our ability to create inclusive and equitable spaces for our teens, our members and our staff.
