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Associate Director of Community Philanthropy

United States, Lake Forest 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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A well‑established independent school on the North Shore of Chicago is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Community Philanthropy to join its Advancement team. This is a pivotal, front‑line fundraising role for a mission‑driven professional who is confident building relationships, making meaningful asks, and stewarding philanthropic support across a highly engaged school community. The Associate Director will play a visible role in a newly restructured department and work closely with senior leadership and Advancement colleagues to strengthen the school’s fundraising pipeline.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead all front‑line fundraising efforts, including major gifts, leadership giving, and planned giving
  • Manage and steward a portfolio of donors, building long‑term, trust‑based relationships
  • Confidently make significant asks and guide donors through the cultivation and solicitation process
  • Partner closely with colleagues overseeing communications and events/gala/auction efforts to support pipeline growth
  • Represent the school at donor meetings, community events, and development activities
  • Track donor activity, engagement, and progress using fundraising software
  • Participate in select evenings and weekends for fundraising events and the annual auction
  • Maintain discretion and professionalism in all donor interactions and communications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proven experience in front‑line fundraising (major gifts, leadership giving, or similar)
  • Comfortable and experienced making high‑level asks in donor‑facing environments
  • Background may include independent schools, nonprofits, higher education, or other advancement/development settings
  • Experience with Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge, OneCause, or comparable fundraising platforms preferred (not required)
  • Highly relational, organized, and collaborative
  • Mission‑driven and excited to make a meaningful impact within a school community

Nice to have

Experience with Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge, OneCause, or comparable fundraising platforms

What we offer

  • Generous tuition remission
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free daily lunch
  • Standard benefits

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