Director of Donor Engagement

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Director of Donor Engagement!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and beappreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centeredindividual for the position of Director of Donor Engagement . This is a full-time position based out of ourGeneva campus. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM withoccasional evenings and weekends for special events. The startingsalary for this position is $85,000- $95,000 based on qualificationsand experience.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations - theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributesto our mission of 'making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities.' Each and every employee’s job contributes toMarklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life forevery individual with intellectual and development disabilities, andis integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. Aspart of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you willlearn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only changeyour career, but also change your life.

The Director of Donor Engagement will help driveorganizational sustainability by cultivating, stewarding, andretaining donors through personalized relationship management,strategic communication, and high-impact events. They developfundraising strategies, manage donor pipelines, manage and track donorretention and key data points, and collaborate with the developmentteam to enhance donor recognition and stewardship.

Responsibilities include:

• Take a leadership role as a back up to the CDO.
• Help strengthen the LGC and Annual Fund programs at Marklund.
• Work with the Signature Events Director and Community EventsManager to employ individual giving and stewardship strategies forprevious event participants.
• Represent development to new and potential donors and otherMarklund stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and encourage ongoing research/ideas of newcampaigns and/or appeals in an effort to identify new potential funding.
• Develop and pursue fundraising ideas, contacts and strategies toraise funds from individuals, corporations and foundations in theChicago area.
• Other duties as assigned

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or containa comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilitiesthat are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or withoutnotice.Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions ofthe job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?

Experience and Skills

• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT well as with Microsoft Office(particularly Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to managemultiple projects and/or cultivation/stewardship plans.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Ability to manage external relationships with donors, prospects,vendors, board members, and other professionals.
• 5 - 7 years experience in a senior fundraising position.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing major gifts and grants.
• Direct experience with portfolio management
• Experience managing donor pipelines, stewardship plans andfundraising analytics
• Experience with post event strategy and cultivation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donormessaging, proposals, and stewardship materials
• Ability to represent the disability and nonprofit field withcredibility and to communicate program impact clearly to donors andcommunity stakeholders

We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years,we want to be a positive influence in your career path.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics