Per Scholas

Director, Development

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$100kDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

Per Scholas is seeking a Director of Development to become a member of the Chicago Campus team.
You will hold key responsibilities in funder relations, corporate engagement, grant writing, individual giving, and organizational storytelling for a diverse local funding portfolio.
The role will specialize in revenue-raising with a primary focus on the Chicago Campus.

In partnership with regional development and campus teams, provide input on and implement a strategic fundraising plan/campaign to meet fundraising goals for Per Scholas Chicago, including identifying and researching new funding sources: corporate, foundation, government, and individual.
Cultivate and steward relationships with current Advisory Board members and other stakeholders to ensure continued partnership and support, including conducting personal outreach, developing solicitation materials, and engaging them in relevant events/activities.
Support the onboarding of new Advisory Board members.
Prepare slide decks, one-pagers, proposals, and other collateral to support fund development.
Collaborate with the Managing Director, Marketing/Comms, and National Development teams to identify and execute brand-building opportunities that enhance local reach and relevance with key stakeholders and the philanthropic community.
Demonstrated ability to build new, substantial funder relationships while strategically nurturing and renewing existing partnerships to drive sustained growth and long-term impact.
Ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making; donor prospecting experience desirable.
You maintain effective systems for time management and organization to stay on top of workloads and competing priorities.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Google Apps for Business (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, etc.).
You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
You have the ability to take projects from concept to execution with strong attention to detail.
You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
You are tech savvy and learn new tools quickly.
You are interested in workforce development, technology, diversity, organizational growth, and scaling impact.

Familiarity with the Chicago and Illinois philanthropic community is strongly preferred.

Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Guided by a strategic plan, the team seeks to grow enrollment from its current 150 learners to 500 learners annually by 2030 with a local operating budget of $5-5.25 million.
Participate in quarterly Advisory Board meetings and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the local campus lead and Advisory Board.

Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including:
Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).
Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.

You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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