Associate Development Director, Individual Giving

Overall responsibility for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors.

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to increase yearly individual giving revenue from $300,000 (FY 2025 goal) to $500,000 (FY 2028 goal)
• Manage spring and end-of-year annual fundraising campaigns
• Monitor and improve donor thanking to ensure all individual donors are thanked promptly, effectively, and consistently
• Design and implement donor stewardship events, with initial focus on Sustainers Circle major donors
• Write individual donor fundraising proposals and reports
• Increase planned giving, including legacy gifts (bequests)
• Participate in other Development Team activities, such as corporate funder solicitation and foundation grant reporting
• Supervise up to 1 development staff person

This role secures financial resources to fund Faith in Place's work creating healthier and more just communities through environmental justice advocacy, education, and connection across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

• Live in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin at time of job application and, if hired, as employee
• At least 6-8 years of successful experience in major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, and/or planned giving
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Experience with donor database and CRM systems
• Excellent skills in standard business computer applications
• Passion for environmental and climate justice
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or significant employment experience relevant to the position

A comprehensive benefits package is offered to full-time employees of Faith in Place. These benefits, with some employee contributions, include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and an employer-matched SIMPLE IRA plan, which begins the first of the month following employment.

• Annual $350-$500 stipend to support professional development
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (10.67 hours per month, equivalent to four weeks per year), 2 personal days annually, 5 sick days annually
• 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• $20/month cell phone stipend (non-taxable)
• $40/month internet stipend (non-taxable)
• $500 one-time non-taxable amount for home office needs
• Laptop provided for work

Faith in Place is a multifaith, environmental nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that cultivates a powerful multifaith movement working for environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.