Major Gifts Officer
Joffrey Ballet
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Major Gifts Officer Full Time – RG Chicago, IL, US Requisition ID: 1138 • Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually About The Position The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for developing donors and soliciting gifts of $25,000 and higher to meet an annual goal exceeding $2 million, as well as fundraising for special campaigns. This position is a member of the Major & Planned Giving team and works in close partnership with the Director of Development and Director of Major & Planned Giving to advance strategy, portfolio management, and donor engagement across the major gifts pipeline. The MGO actively identifies and develops relationships and pathways that build on the Joffrey’s current successes and enable future programs and initiatives which support the Joffrey’s commitment to diversity, accessibility, and artistic excellence in performances & productions, training & education, and community engagement. To Apply Please review the attached job description and submit your resume and a letter of interest along with completing the application. About The Joffrey Ballet Considered one of the premier dance companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as one of the largest dance companies and dance education providers in Chicago and the greater Midwest region. The Joffrey expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of Chicago through its Company Artists, Academy and Community Engagement programs. The Joffrey Ballet believes in the positive, transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation. Our commitment to "Joffrey For All" forms pathways for every person to experience the joy of dance. Benefits The Joffrey Ballet offers a unique, robust benefits package to our full-time employees, including premium-free health insurance, free on-site therapy to support mental health, dental and vision coverage, free gym membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, retirement matching, generous paid time off, complimentary tickets to all Joffrey performances, discounts on Joffrey merchandise, access to industry ticket offers, free adult classes in our Academy of Dance, half-price studio rentals, free household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more. Equal Opportunity Employment The Joffrey Ballet is an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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