Employment Opportunity
Position:
Director of Advancement
FLSA Classification:
Exempt / Full-Time
Location:
Aurora, IL
Application Deadline:
Continuous until position is filled
Program Description:
Mutual Ground, Inc. (MGI) is one of the largest and oldest domestic
violence/sexual assault agencies in Illinois. MGI provides
comprehensive, victim centered services that focus on safety, stability
and hope.
Job Summary
Develop and Implement a Revenue Generation Strategy: In collaboration with the Executive Director and advancement team
create a strategy to identify and secure corporate, foundation, individual, religious, service club and government partnerships work with advancement team to develop target list of prospects. Understand the marketing and business needs of corporations
and foundations and develop and implement a revenue generation strategy that addresses these needs.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred
4 plus years of demonstrated success in raising major gifts and planned gifts
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and be self-directed
Strong writing, editing and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries
Acceptance and respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation and religious backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to manage overall goals while attending to details
Able to meet people with ease and communicate with tact, diplomacy, and authority when necessary
Discretion in handling confidential information and materials
Maintain all aspects of agency confidentiality policy at all times
Thorough knowledge of marketing strategies and public relations skills
Above average knowledge of a computer including MS Office, the internet, and email applications
Examples of Duties
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Develop and administer a strategic plan with short and long-range goals for developing and deepening major gift
unrestricted funding
Establish a strong “feeder program” for the Major Gifts portfolio by: (a) implementing an effective system for identifying,
qualifying, and cultivating individuals with interest and capacity; and (b) developing and implementing cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship strategies for midlevel donors who have the capacity to transition to the major gifts
program
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Personally solicit high profile, and/or extremely complex major gifts by making 25+ total contacts (moves) per week
Responsible for 5 solicitations per week
Implement and manage vehicles for frequent interaction with donors and prospects through personal visits and other
direct and indirect communication such as phone, email and other correspondence
Network effectively, internally and externally, to identify new revenue opportunities. Work with board, staff, and
volunteers and coordinate inter-organizational approaches; use research to identify hi-profile donors
Leverage Board members and champion relationships to increase major giving and relationship development
Coordinate appointments and prepare materials used by Executive Director, Board & volunteers for meetings, visits,
events or phone calls made to high profile prospects
Identify and engage Presidents, CEOs and Senior Vice Presidents of companies to invest financially in the mission of
Mutual Ground. Work both independently and with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to solicit and
close gifts to raise annual operating budget in total
Develop and organize annual fund appeals for specific donor segments
Develop and implement strategies that will increase the number and size of planned gifts on an annual basis and over
the long term. Improve tracking and stewardship of donors who have made a planned gift or a commitment for a
planned gift
Create powerful sales material. Work with the advancement team to create a compelling case for support
Maintain timely and accurate records on individual donors and potential donors to support ongoing activity and future
fund raising—including plans, tracking, and reporting. Monitor, manage, and segment donor software program
Ensure that each donation is acknowledged in a manner appropriate to the donation
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@mututalground.org
MGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age,
race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability.