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  TITLE: Chicago Division Exective Director

REPORTS TO: State Director

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois

REASON FOR OPENING: New Position

POSITION PURPOSE:
Organize and manage all activities in the division including, fundraising, committee and board functions and communications within the Chicago division of the chapter.  Ensure that the Chicago division is implementing programs and operating at optimal efficiency to implement programs and events, and meet fundraising goals. Recruit, train, and supervise staff as well as participate as an active member of the chapter management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •  Plan and execute fundraising activities.

  •  Coordinate and implement the Major/Annual gifts program
  •  Recruit, orient, train and develop volunteers and staff in fundraising, and division activities.
  •  Recruit and train division Board volunteers; develop and manage Division Board.
  •  Manage division committees.
  •  Control and maintain accounting records of the division
  •  Prepare and administer division budget.
  •  Provide organization visibility through public relations and promotional efforts.
  •  Manage and maintain all divisional records.
  •  Secure sponsorship base for fundraising events
  •  Manage all activities, including recruitment and staff assignments.

     



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  •  Bachelor’s degree required
  •  5-7 years experience in development, staff management, volunteer recruitment, board management <
  •  Strong communication, problem solving, implementation, planning and organization skills;

 



Lisa N. Cheers, State Director
March of Dimes/Illinois Chapter
111 West Jackson, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60604
Fax: 312.435.0966
Email:    IL623@marchofdimes.com
Before: July 24, 2008 

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