SHALVA is seeking a growth-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth through a diverse fundraising portfolio. They will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive annual development plan and departmental budget. Additionally, ensuring all financial goals are met through individual giving, major gifts, foundation support, corporate partnerships, and high-impact events is central to this role. As a key partner to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, they will identify, engage, and solicit prospective donors, while providing professional leadership to committees and collaborating with lay leadership to achieve organizational milestones.

Critical to this role is the ability to cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with major donors, with a specific emphasis on engaging the Jewish community through both personal and virtual outreach. The Director should be eager to mentor, and capable of supervising the Assistant Director of Development and Development Associate, while also maintaining a collaborative spirit with the entire SHALVA staff team. The Development Director’s oversight will extend to the management of grant strategies and reporting, as well as ensuring the absolute integrity of donor records within the agency’s database.

Some specific requirements include:
• Demonstrated success across integrated fundraising streams, including a comprehensive background in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• A proven ability to lead and inspire, providing the dedicated mentorship and professional guidance necessary to cultivate high performing development professionals.
• Experience with donor databases and CRMs (e.g., DonorPerfect or comparable systems), including managing donor records, supporting fundraising operations, and ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with the Jewish calendar and lifecycle, as well as Chicagoland Jewish community; however, one does not need to be Jewish be in the role.
• 7+ years’ experience in fundraising/philanthropy or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE Certification a plus