Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Are you a seasoned development professional who has served in a director level leadership role? are you passionate about the positive impact that non profits can have on the community? do you find yourself helping organizations create fundraisers and strategies to help increase their footprint in the community? do you have experience with building a donor base, identifying prospective donors, corporate giving and overall fundraising? do you feel comfortable talking to people about supporting an amazing organization through donations? if you answered yes to any of those questions it clearly means that one of your superpowers is development or fundraising and we are looking for you! in this new role, you will be helping to ensure that we can increase our donor base and overall fundraising capabilities to ensure the girls in our program have access to life changing programmingAs a director, you will build and manage a team of dedicated fundraising professionals that are helping to support the overall strategic goals of this department.
If you are in chicago that`s great! if not, that`s okay tooWe are looking for people who are passionate about helping the girls in our program! at super 7 girls, you will be working with a collaborative team who all have the same goal of helping as many girls as possible have access to their superpowers so they can change the worldWe need new team members who are willing to leverage their expertise so together, we can fulfill the mission of super 7 girlsIf your interest has been piqued, this may be a wonderful volunteer opportunity for you and it will no doubt be as rewarding as it is impactful.
Super 7 girls would not function without the help of volunteersWe are still a young organization and we are still building our organizational capacityWe are working hard to build our organization so that we have the ability to help more girls have superpowersAs we grow, we need people like you - development gurus who can help ensure that we can have an even bigger impact on the girls in our program and the overall communityWe need youWe need your brilliance, your drive, your expertise and your passionIt goes without saying that, your support in this role would help build the foundation we need to reach new programmatic heightsExcited?!? well, go ahead and join our superpowered revolution already!
About super 7 girls
Super 7 girls mission is simple - we help girls from under-resourced communities of color have superpowers (you read that right!)Now, when we talk about superpowers we don’t mean that in the metaphysical senseWhen we discuss superpowers we are discussing a certain mindsetBy helping girls build various skill sets that they need, they will feel emboldened, confident, smarter and…yep, you got it…superpoweredThey will know that there is nothing that they are unable to conquer and that no challenge is too great.
So, you must be curious?!? how does one go about giving superpowers? we know that superpowers grow from consistent access to curriculum that focuses on education, health, financial literacy, policy, arts, leadership development, and global engagement and this consistent access helps the girls have a deep understanding of how their increased knowledge means a stronger ability to take on life’s challengesWe also know that their increased knowledge base disrupts the cycle of generational poverty and transforms the life outcomes and trajectories of the girls in our programIn essence, their superpowers enhance their overall well-being and helps them dream new dreams.
As you can see, we have big, hairy, audacious goals and we need bold volunteers to act as role models of this superpower mindset – visionary, courageous, confident, determined and reflectiveOur environment is fast paced and dynamic and volunteers are valued highlyWith that said, what makes our culture amazing is that everyone is willing to help with any task because we are all working towards the goal of helping these girls be amazing superpowered individuals.
Experience & education desired
Ba (required), ma (a plus)
Five-plus years experience in development, public relations/marketing and management
Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, corporations and government agencies
Experience in donor cultivation, foundation relationships, grant writing, contracts management and special events
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes and a results-oriented culture
Strong interpersonal, supervision, administration and management skills.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Knowledge of raiser`s edge
Proficiency in microsoft office programs
Familiarity with donor tracking systems
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Sound judgment, professionalism and a positive attitude
Resourcefulness, creativity and strong problem-solving skills
Essential duties and responsibilities
Develop and organize all aspects of the organization`s fundraising programs
Developing, implementing and monitoring progress toward short- and long-term fundraising strategy and goals.
Create reports post-event to analyze data and determine the marketing effectiveness for the fundraising program
Managing the organization`s budget and fundraising income programs
Identifying and stewarding prospective donors
Recruiting and training fundraising staff and volunteer leaders
Monitoring fundraising trends within the non profit community
Communicating with donors and staff via email, phone or social media
Answering donor and staff inquiries in a timely manner
Using prospect research tools and donor database to build donor relationships
Creating solicitation materials for fundraising efforts
Maintaining oversight over all fundraising activities including major giving, grants, special events, direct mail appeals, corporate partnership initiatives
Working with the board of directors, including the board fundraising committee, in development related projects.
Participating in board finance committee meetings.
Serving as a public representative of the organization, including cultivating relationships with community members, including prospective volunteers and supporters in order to build awareness of and commitment to our work.
Overseeing the maintenance and expansion of the organization’s database of supporters.
Position specifics and requirements
This position works closely with and is supervised by the ceo of super 7 girls
We are seeking a year long commitment
This position has the potential to become a paid position
This position is fully remote and requires 10-15 hours a week
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
