Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Communities In Schools Of Chicago
our loyal donor community. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and Grow a Portfolio of 40-60 Institutional Funders (Foundation, Corporate, Government): Identify, qualify, and cultivate connections with prospective supporters whose grant-making priories are aligned with our areas of focus.
Engage in all aspects of the proposal-writing process, including conducting research and analysis and developing letters of intent, proposal applications, and reports. Project-Manage highly complex applications that require cross-team collaborations and high-level research and analysis. Provide targeted and engaging funder stewardship that is donor centered. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, with a primary
focus on achieving six-figure grants. Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive donor information. Manage the Development Team's Institutional Grants Calendar, working in collaboration with the Team to ensure grant application, reporting, and compliance materials are submitted, as scheduled.
Support organizational leaders as needed in their major gift solicitations, as well as mentor and coach development staff, as needed. Represent CIS of Chicago at external industry, community-based, and networking events. Support the Team in the planning and execution of donor cultivation and fundraising events. Complete other duties as assigned, as part of a collaborative team. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
AND DESIRED SKILLS Fundraising and Professional Experience: demonstrated success with achieving six-figure grants (institutional giving) and being directly responsible for successful management and submission of highly complex requests; demonstrated progressive responsibilities; bachelor's degree required.
Communications : excellent writing skills, be comfortable communicating professionally with diverse audiences, and have strong presentation skills. Project Management: demonstrated success with setting and achieving goals, multi-tasking and balancing competing project demands, adapting to changing dynamics, and meeting deadlines. Critical Thinking: strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Technical Skills: advanced ability to use Microsoft Office, Public Funding Grant Tools, and donor management systems; be comfortable using virtual meeting tools, such as Zoom. Commitment to our Organizational Values. See full job description for details and organizational information. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Nonprofit and Fundraising Jobs pertain to positions within charitable, educational, or social service organizations that do not operate for profit. These roles often focus on advancing the mission of the nonprofit through various means, such as community engagement, outreach programs, and financial development. A distinctive feature of these jobs is the emphasis on generating and managing donations and grants to support the organization's objectives. Individuals in this sector are typically driven by a commitment to social good and community impact, rather than financial gain. The work environment tends to be collaborative and mission-driven, with a strong sense of purpose and community service.
activities and build strong, positive relationships with youth. Provides mentoring to youth, to assist youth in completing social/emotional groups as outlined by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, engage in positive social and emotional education programs, complete financial literacy training, make academic progress, limit justice system involvement and connect to community-based resources, learn new job skills, and maintain summer employment.
Youth Coordinators are expected to provide case management services to youth during regular meetings on-site and during frequent visits to their community, school, place of employment and homes. Requires knowledge of trauma exposure,
knowledge of the 5 S's of trauma: Safety, Self-Regulation/Soothing, Supportive, Strengths, Self-Care, and an understanding of and recognition of the signs of traumatic stress.
Must own personal vehicle or have access to a vehicle as this position includes frequent travel/field work. Position requires flexible schedule and 24/7 availability as field work may occur during evenings and/or weekends. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate social/emotional groups as outlined by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Assist youth in completing financial literacy curriculum Develop Individual Achievement Plans with youth Coordinate youth services with key stakeholders to support provision
of wrap-around services for youth and their families Provide one-on-one mentoring services outside of program hours to assist the youth in developing the personal, emotional, or social skills that may be impacting their ability to be successful through coaching and modeling positive behaviors Utilize restorative justice practices to support conflict resolution and positive social engagement.
Act as a liaison between the youth, youth's family, agency, youth's school, police department, and employer Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs and symptoms Practice will include using strategies that support healing, recovery, and that resist re-traumatization Engage caregivers, parents, family members and others by sharing strengths and challenges experienced by program participants Maintain a positive relationship with employers for the OSC+ program Teach youth job skills as related to the youth's summer employment placement Facilitate Career Readiness Training Maintain a caseload of youth Coordinate enrichment activities for youth, both individually and in group Engage youth in a minimum of one face-to-face visit per week.
Face-to-face interaction may occur on the Lawrence Hall campus, in the youth's community, school or home Connect youth with outreach services to address basic social service Assist participants in learning essential job functions and orientation to the workplace environment and culture Cultivate and maintain a network of available community resources for youth as needed Maintain personal area and program service areas in a neat and orderly fashion Ability to multitask and manage time effectively Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required Participate in program evaluation as required Participate in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement activities as assigned Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect Understand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment Ability to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery Accurately complete documents as needed Effectively communicate with referring agencies and/or case managers regarding client's needs, and engagement in program services Maintain a professional standard when representing the agency or clients Engage in continuing education and professional development in an effort to provide best practice Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Must be 24 years of age High School Diploma with 1 or more year of experience working with at-risk youth or Juvenile Justice involved youth Must be highly organized, detail focused, have excellent time management and possess strong computer skills Experience with Juvenile Justice System and restorative justice practices preferred Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strength-based approach preferred Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance Valid Illinois Driver's license No history of child abuse or neglect Ability to pass background and drug screen This position meets the FLSA requirements for Non-Exempt.
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Nonprofit & Fundraising Jobs pertain to career opportunities within organizations that operate on a not-for-profit basis, where the focus is on serving a public or community interest rather than earning profits for owners or shareholders. These jobs are characterized by their mission-driven nature, often aiming to address social issues, provide charitable services, advance educational or scientific endeavours, and promote cultural or humanitarian causes. Roles in fundraising are crucial within non-profits as they involve generating financial support through donations, grants, and events, enabling these organizations to carry out their impactful work effectively.
