Senior Director Institutional Giving

Overview

Mikva Challenge is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on developing youth to be engaged, informed, and active citizens and community members who promote a just and equitable society. We engage youth in authentic, transformative learning built on youth voice and expertise through direct youth work, teacher support, and liaison with civic leaders and institutions. Mikva Challenge evaluations show the lasting impact of its programs.

About The Position

Mikva Challenge is seeking a seasoned development professional and frontline fundraiser with deep roots in the philanthropic landscape. The Senior Director of Institutional Giving will elevate the organization’s profile by cultivating strategic, high-value partnerships with foundations and companies, and pursuing government funding opportunities. The Senior Director will serve as the expert in institutional fundraising and advise the Chief Advancement Officer on trends and opportunities to inform our broader advancement strategy.

The Senior Director of Institutional Giving will oversee an institutional giving portfolio of over 70 foundation and corporate donors and prospects, and manage 5-10 government grant applications annually. The role has the responsibility of raising approximately $4M annually, creating and implementing strategies to grow the institutional funding stream, serving as the primary portfolio and relationship manager for most donors, and managing a team of two Institutional Giving Managers. The position contributes to broader fundraising efforts by developing strategies, resources, and processes across the organization’s funding streams and communications efforts.

Office Location : This is a hybrid position, working in the downtown Chicago office and remotely. Not eligible for paid relocation.

Reports To : Chief Advancement Officer

Core Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy and Execution

Set the vision and direction for Mikva Challenge's institutional fundraising, including annual and multi-year revenue goals, strategies for each revenue stream, and strategies to source and cultivate new institutional funders

Lead and manage a portfolio of foundations, corporations, and government entities through all grant stages (LOIs, proposals, reports, stewardship)

Lead, supervise, and coach a team of two Institutional Giving Managers

Maintain accurate data records for institutional, corporate, and government partners in the CRM

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience : 7-10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5+ years in development with success in cultivating, securing, and stewarding high-value institutional and corporate partnerships.

Competencies And Qualifications

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this IL-based position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance.

Equity Statement

Mikva Challenge is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity / expression), sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We strongly encourage candidates from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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