Deputy Director, Midwest Region

Deputy Director, Midwest Region The Development office is responsible for planning, developing, directing and implementing an extensive program to solicit, process, accept and recognize philanthropic gifts and bequests in support of the Museum's mission. The Deputy Director, Midwest Region is responsible for soliciting gifts and developing fundraising programs in communities throughout the Chicagoland area and for related community outreach and cultivation activities in support of these programs to meet the priority needs of the Museum. This position is located in Highland Park, IL and is hybrid telework eligible, within the local commuting area of the Museum worksite. This is a full-time, donated (non-federal) position paid with the Museum's private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience. Duties, and Responsibilities for the role: • Develops strategy, directs and provides oversight for all major donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities in the Midwest region, with a strong focus on the Chicagoland area. • Supervises the work of other major gift officers. • Actively manages and expands an initial portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects, focusing on solicitations of $25,000 and higher. • Grows the Museum's donor base via entrepreneurial outreach throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and previously uncultivated surrounding areas. Within three years, successfully reach and sustain a personal annual goal in excess of $3 million via high-touch, relationship-based major gifts fundraising. • Manages and ensures the sustained success of major Chicago-based fundraising events, including, but not limited to, an annual fundraising Luncheon, volunteer leadership engagement initiatives and parlor meetings with the expectation of generating over $4 million annually. Minimum Qualifications for the role: • At