Chief Development Officer
Quick answer
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising strategy and operations in Chicago, Illinois, with a compensation range of $175,000 - $200,000 per year.
- Role
- Chief Development Officer
- Organization
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $175,000 - $200,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Chief Development Officer will lead fundraising strategy and operations for the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a cultural and scientific institution in Chicago, Illinois.
What you'll do
- Lead advancement strategy across major gifts, annual giving, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, events, stewardship, and campaign planning
- Maintain an active portfolio of donors and prospects
- Build fundraising infrastructure and internal systems
What it takes
- Strategic, relationship-driven, and entrepreneurial fundraising executive
- Record of securing significant philanthropic investments
- Building donor pipelines
- Strengthening development systems
- Compelling storyteller and collaborative partner
- Visible ambassador for the Museum's work in science education, conservation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Chicago, Illinois.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $175,000 - $200,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strategic fundraising experience, building donor pipelines, strengthening development systems, storytelling and communication skills, collaborative partnership building, and experience in science education, conservation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
How can I apply for this position?
Candidates are encouraged to confidentially submit a resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to the provided link: https://apptrkr.com/9739435.
How to apply
Apply directly on Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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