Fundraising and Event Manager
LaSalle Network - Sycamore, IL
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The Fundraising and Event Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's development strategy, cultivating major gifts, managing grant writing, coordinating fundraising efforts, and fostering relationships with key financial partners and donors. This person will play a key role in the development of the organization and will have a strategic hand in executing all marketing efforts associated with development efforts.Fundraising and Event Manager Responsibilities:Supervise and manage development & marketing staffOversee daily workflow of development projects (including but not limited to, grant writing, fundraising, email marketing, event marketing, etc.)Hire, train, and appraise staff performanceDevelop and execute an annual development plan, including strategies for major gifts, grants, and fundraising campaignsIdentify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to secure significant contributionsBuild and maintain a donor/donor prospect database with a focus on donor stewardshipEstablish and achieve annual donor and fundraising goalsManage grant writing and submission processes, including identifying funding opportunities and developing proposalsInteract with donors to encourage ongoing contributions and deepen relationshipsPlan and manage key fundraising events, including annual campaigns such as Give DeKalb County and the Annual AppealDevelop consistent donor communication plans, including newsletters, thank-you campaigns, and impact reportsServe as the primary contact with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to foster partnerships and expand donor networksDraft, forecast, and oversee the department's operating budgetFundraising and Event Manager Requirements:Expertise in fundraising strategies, major gifts cultivation and donor stewardshipStrong grant-writing, analytical and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationLeadership and supervisory capabilitiesProficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office SuiteCommitment to the organization's missionBachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of marketing and development experienceGrant writing experience If your experience aligns well with this position, we encourage you to apply. Thank you, Ashly Wheatland Project Manager LaSalle NetworkLaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
Created: 2025-01-09