Executive Director, Development

One Million Degrees

Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Architect and execute fundraising strategies
Design innovative revenue models
Cultivate major gifts from national foundations
One Million Degrees accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility through a holistic support model

Job Summary

  • One Million Degrees accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility through a holistic support model.
  • The Executive Director, Development will architect and execute fundraising strategies to fuel OMD's evolution, blending traditional philanthropy with fee-for-service partnerships.
  • This role involves leading fundraising efforts, developing strategic revenue plans, managing the development team, and overseeing event planning and execution.

Matching Summary

One Million Degrees accelerates community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility through a holistic support model.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • architect and execute fundraising strategies
  • design innovative revenue models
  • cultivate major gifts from national foundations
  • manage development team members
  • data-driven fundraising strategies
  • event planning and execution

Nice-to-have

  • relationship architect
  • systems builder
  • mission-driven leader
  • entrepreneurial mindset

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive fundraising experience
  • 5+ years staff management experience
  • Experience cultivating and closing major gifts ($100,000+)
  • Proficiency with CRM systems
  • Bachelor's degree required

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