Fundraising Manager

Chicago, IL, United States

ABOUT ICNC

ICNC is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Near West Side. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates Make City, a small business incubator which houses 100 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility.

ICNC also co-owns The Hatchery, a food and beverage manufacturing incubator in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood which assists food & beverage entrepreneurs grow their businesses. This facility is a one-stop-shop aiming to solve three major challenges in the industry: access to production space, financing, and resources.

Please visit www.industrialcouncil.com and www.thehatcherychicago.org for information on ICNC's mission and activities.

POSITION ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraising Manager (FM) is responsible for generating and retaining grant and sponsorship revenue for the organization. In collaboration with the CEO and the management team, the FM will strategically create and implement the organization’s annual development plan. The FM identifies and pursues funding opportunities from corporate, philanthropic, and government sources and assures that those relationships are appropriately stewarded across the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

This is a new department and the successful candidate will be expected to lead the creation of standard operating procedures (including cross-department goal setting and collaboration; donor relationship stewarding; and the development and use of metrics and reporting to track progress toward goals). While the CEO and other senior staff will work with the Fundraising Manager, the FM must bring the expertise and motivation necessary to initiate these activities and see them through to completion in a short timeframe.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand and effectively communicate ICNC’s mission and Theory of Change to relevant stakeholders

Work with program staff to understand organization’s activities and likely support sources

Create and update organization’s fundraising plan and track performance toward goals

Conduct research to identify prospects, prioritizing those that best align with ICNC’s mission, Theory of Change, and programming

Write professional, persuasive, and effective proposals and other communications to secure funding for the organization’s operations

Work with Chief Strategy and Incubation Officer to track and deliver on commitments to funding partners

Establish and nurture relationships with organizations, corporations and individuals

Work with CEO to plan, fundraise for, and implement growth of development department as staffing needs increase

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Establish systems to effectively track and share data

Present the organization’s mission and goals to the public

Compile presentation decks that can be shared with the board and stakeholders

Identify new funding opportunities for the organization and its members

Lead fundraising initiatives and events

Perform other tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in related field or five years of equivalent experience

Proven track record of success in fundraising

Ability to analyze financial reports

Strong PowerPoint development and presentation skills

Experience with grant budgeting and reporting a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills and building constructive relationships with a range of people are mandatory

Positive, collaborative attitude with a passion for ICNC’s mission

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Able to work self-directed to meet established goals and deadlines

Skilled coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

High energy, outgoing, and pays attention to details

Active listener who can relate well with all types of people, builds rapport, constructive and effective relationships

Travel and use personal vehicle as necessary for work-related activities – mileage expenses are reimbursable

Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment, but much time to be spent in face-to-face/virtual meetings, involving substantial local travel with mileage and technology reimbursements

POSITION STRUCTURE & BENEFITS INCENTIVES This is a full-time, salaried position; Monday-Friday, work schedule can vary; with the ability to work remote up to 40-80% of work week after initial training/orientation period

Starting annual salary range is $65K-$72K; commensurate with experience

Benefit incentives include: one week paid vacation to start, one week personal/sick time off and twelve paid holidays, participation in group health insurance plan, simple IRA match, short and long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development training, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

This position is eligible to participate in ICNC’s Great Game of Business growth incentive bonus plan

TO APPLY

Please email current resume to:

ICNC

Fundraising Manager Search Committee

[email protected]

The subject line must include the recruiting code FM

ICNC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for its team, the businesses it supports, and ultimately the communities in which it works.

ICNC - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago

320 N Damen Ave., First Floor

Chicago, IL. 60612

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