Director of Development

PositionHighlights :

• FulltimeHybridposition (2 days in office)
• LocationOak ParkIllinois
• Compensation : $65000$75000annually
• Flexiblecollaborative and supportive workenvironment

CompanyOverview :

ProBonoNetwork (PBN) is a nonprofit organization located in Oak ParkIllinois whose mission is to empower volunteer attorneys to meetthe unserved legal needs of lowincome persons.

They partner withlegal aid agencies throughout Cook and DuPage counties structuringprojects to match the needs of their volunteers.

PBN is committedto attracting and retaining a diverse staff and encourages peopleof color individuals who identify on the LGBTQIA spectrum andpeople with disabilities toapply.

PositionOverview :

ProBonoNetwork is seeking a Director of Development. The position willhave primary responsibility for creating and implementing thedevelopment plan for the Pro Bono Network with an annual budget of$370000.

WhatYou Will Be ResponsibleFor :

Directingthe annual fundraising calendar and engaging staff and board inimplementation while tracking and reporting on results.

Taking alead role in revising the fundraising calendar for subsequentyears.

• OverseeingDevelopment department staff volunteers and interns. (PBN currentlydoesn’t have additional development staff but has plansto hire a parttime Development Associate before the end of2024.
• ManagingPro Bono Network’s individual donor relationshipsincluding donor prospect research cultivation solicitation andstewardship.
• Handlingroutine donor communications templates acknowledgments andresponding toinquiries.
• Planningand executing fundraising events (annual large event for 100250people plus smaller events). This responsibility includes obtainingsponsors coordinating with vendors organizing registration staffingany boardrelated planning committees and managingentertainment / programming.
• Facilitatingthe Annual Appeal includes collaborating with Program andCommunications staff organizing the physical printing and letterassembly and ensuring coordinated social media and emailcommunication.
• Creatingand implementing a grant plan in coordination with ED in alignmentwith the Strategic Plan; writing and submitting grant applications(in collaboration with program staff and ED);

and managing allcurrent grant reportingrequirements.

• Leadingthe initiative to expand Pro Bono Network’s CorporateGiving Program with support from the ED the board and the AdvisoryCouncil.
• Leadingthe creation of strategy and messaging and building relationshipswith potential corporatepartners.
• Collaboratingsignificantly with the Communications Manager to ensure consistentand clearmessaging.
• MaintainingPBN’s donor database (Little Green Light) and producingdonor reports as needed.
• Creatingdevelopment / fundraising status reports for the Executive DirectorandBoard.
• Supportingboard engagement with development activities and providingfundraising training for the Board and AdvisoryCouncil.
• Activelyparticipate in weekly staffmeetings.
• Serveas staff liaison to the board’s Development Committeeworking closely with the Committeechair.
• Attendboard meetings periodically to provide development updates andsupport board engagement with developmentactivities.
• Attendorganizationwideevents.
• Performother general responsibilities of the office when needed in thesame manner as all currentstaff.

WhatYou Bring to theRole :

• ProvenSuccess in Fundraising : Demonstrated success for atleast 3 years in designing and implementing fundraising strategiescultivating and soliciting individual and institutional donorssuccessfully winning grants and meeting fundraisinggoals.
• CommunicationSkills : Excellent verbal and written communicationskills to effectively convey Pro Bono Network's missionengage with donors build relationships write inspiring grantapplications and craft compelling fundraisingappeals.
• EventPlanning and Management : Ability to plan execute andevaluate fundraising events such as galas auctions and campaigns tomaximize donor engagement and revenuegeneration.
• Proficiencyin Donor Database Management : Experience withmanaging donor databases CRM systems or fundraising software totrack donor interactions segment donor lists generate reports andanalyze donor data for strategic fundraisingpurposes.
• Commitmentto Ethical Fundraising Practices : Adherence toethical fundraising standards including transparency donorconfidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations andlaws.
• StrategicThinking Adaptability and Innovation : Willingness toadapt to changing circumstances explore innovative fundraisingapproaches and think strategically about how best to accomplish ourorganizational goals.

Capable of working well independently and ina team environment handling multiple assignments and meetingdeadlines.

Passionfor Pro Bono Network’s Mission : Genuineaffinity with the organization's mission and alignment withPro Bono Network’svalues.

CompensationBenefits and JobStructure :

Thisis a 40hourperweek fulltime hybrid employee position with an idealstart date of July 8 2024. The annual salary will be $65000$75000.

Benefits include PTO and access to an optional retirement plan. Theposition will be hybrid requiring 2 days in office per week.

Occasional evening and weekend hours will berequired.

HowtoApply :

Submityour resume throughthe NextGroup website. You will be contacted directly by PBN staffif selected to move forward in the process.