Associate Director of Philanthropy

Job Description

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Philanthropy supports fundraising strategies to secure gifts, assisting with key relationship management across individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and board members to help maintain sustainable revenue streams. Assist in implementing strategies to meet the organization's fundraising goals, supporting financial structures, and assisting with additional revenue streams.

Fundraising Support & Implementation:

Assist in implementing philanthropic strategies to expand institutional revenue, donor retention, and annual operating goals.
Represent the organization as needed, articulating its mission, financial needs, and strategic impact to external audiences.
Donor Support & Portfolio Assistance:

Support portfolio management for donors across stages from identification to stewardship.
Help prepare tailored proposals, grant applications, and gift requests aligned with priorities, participating in donor visits as requested.
Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Capital Campaigns & Special Initiatives:

Provide operational support for capital campaigns, endowment drives, and special initiatives in partnership with leadership and marketing teams.
Support the maintenance and implementation of sustainable financial structures for the organization.
Plan events related to fundraising, community outreach, and celebrations to promote the organization's efforts.
Board Support & Operational Coordination:

Support Senior Leadership and the Board Philanthropy Committee, assisting board members in their personal fundraising outreach.
Maintain departmental operations, assist with budget tracking, and manage data entry and reporting within the fundraising database/CRM system.
Engage and support all stakeholders participating in organized philanthropic events and activities.
Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person

About the Employer

Spirit Juice Studios is an award-winning, Chicago-based creative production firm specializing in the transformative power of high quality visual media merged with the ever ancient, ever new beauty of Catholicism. Through the collaborative efforts of those involved with Spirit Juice Studios, the Gospel is delivered by means of a strong visual design aesthetic, coupled with the paramount components of modern technology. Both engage the eyes, ears and soul of an individual - both depend on parables and belief in the compassion of the human heart.