The Director of Development will work in collaboration with other colleagues in senior administration and in the Development Department to advance Catholic Extension Society’s major gifts presence in the Midwest Region, focusing on the states of Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky and Chicago and its’ suburbs. (Another Director of Development for the Midwest Region shares responsibility for Chicago, as well as areas of Illinois outside of Chicago and some other midwestern states.)

The Development Director must also exercise high levels of entrepreneurism and self-direction in order to help further grow major gift activity within the Midwest Region. The Director of Development will work collaboratively with members of Catholic Extension Society’s Board of Governors as well as with local, regional, and national Catholic institutions and other partners.

Candidates must be motivated by matters of faith, community, service, and justice. (Note: Catholic Extension Society is not an ideological platform or advocacy organization.)

While Catholic Extension Society will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/experience.

• Minimum of eight years of post-college work experience and at least six years of frontline major gifts fundraising experience, with proficiency working with gifts of five figures and above (or equivalent combinations) from both defined and undefined constituencies, including cultivation through closing and stewardship. Experience managing a fundraising territory for a mid to large-size nonprofit organization is preferred.

• Must have demonstrated ability to think strategically about moving individuals across the spectrum of prospect development, culminating in significant solicitations appropriate to the donor and organizational priorities.

• Significant knowledge of the players, strategies, and trends in giving within the major philanthropic communities of Chicago and other parts of the Midwest, and preference for demonstrated fundraising success therein.

• Must be able to extract and analyze data to make effective, efficient decisions about donor strategy and process.

• Experience identifying, nurturing, and motivating volunteers, and an appreciation for their role in building an effective fundraising network. 

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Catholic Extension Society is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected]

Contact Information & Applicant Instructions 

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https://dsgco.com/search/21937-catholic-extension-society-director-of-development-midwest-region

Catholic Extension Society has retained DSG Global to assist in this confidential search process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (current resumes and cover letters) may be submitted via the following link or directed to one or more members of the search team.

https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21937 

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.

Global Managing Partner and Practice Founder, DSG Fundraising & Advancement

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Ian McCray

Managing Director, DSG Fundraising & Advancement

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