Development Fund Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois, Remote/Hybrid

Organization: Of Color Inc.

Part-Time: 20 -30 hours per month

Mission Statement: To help people of “all colors” enhance their own economic and education goals.

Of Color, Inc. is a Chicago minority, female-led not for profit (501c3) with an operating budget of close to $3.8 million. We assist at-risk families economically by ensuring sustainable employment, securing stable housing and providing strong linkages to behavioral health and assisting participants to establish affordable medical insurance. These program activities directly address social determinants of health in the communities impacted by structural racism and with a history of underinvestment.

For more information on Of Color Inc, please visit www.ofcolorinc.org

Job Summary: The Development Fund Manager will lead our fundraising efforts and play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability of our organization. This innovative leader will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive development plan that includes donor cultivation, fundraising events and grant writing where applicable.

The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, the flexibility to adapt as organizations evolve, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. That candidate will be a proactive problem solver and collaborator who can recognize and seize opportunities as they arise.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Development Fund Manager (DFM) will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for private development operations. This will include cultivation and stewardship of current and new individual supporters in person, through events, and through written communication. Supported oversight of corporate giving and foundation relations will allow the engagement of institutional annual donors, and the incumbent will engage in additional fundraising as opportunities arise and as time allows. The DFM will also manage communications and social media strategies as they relate to annual fund development. The DFM will work closely with our small but growing staff, including interfacing closely with finance staff to ensure timely reporting to donors. The following efforts are key, and will be accomplished in collaboration with the senior leadership team:

Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and partnerships, organizing site visits and connecting supporters with leadership.

Oversee grant writing efforts, including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements. This includes managing outside consultants on an as needed basis, particularly for events and grant-writing.

Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.

Create marketing materials and donor communications.

Work closely with the Board of Directors (particularly the Development Committee), the Executive Director and key staff to align fundraising strategies with the organization’s mission and values.

Prospect research for new funding sources.

Donor Database development, management, and maintenance.

Candidates may not possess every quality outlined below for this position, but the strongest candidates will bring many of these professional qualifications and personal attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, English, Communication, or a related field (preferred).
• 3 -5 years of successful experience in nonprofit development, communications, successful fundraising and donor management.
• Experience with foundation and corporate grants.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work with others on a leadership team.
• Excellent writing, communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Detail-oriented and Flexible.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references that support your work in this area to rwhite@ofcolorinc.org. The cover letter should highlight relevant experience and explain why you are passionate about working for Of Color Inc and how our mission inspires you personally and professionally.

Compensation: The salary for the role will be negotiated based on the selected professional’s knowledge, commensurate with proven experience and with the opportunity for future growth to a PT then FT role. Employees at Of Color Inc receive medical, dental, vision, STD, and 403B benefits.

This position will begin as a contract position that understands philanthropy in Chicago as well as those that are external the city and are a great match option for the agency. The individual selected will work remote schedule after on-boarding, with a firm in-person requirement of one day per month for meetings.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $750.00 - $2,250.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person