Philanthropy Officer

WBEZ-FM 91.5

. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support from individuals and families .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit development and frontline fundraising, with a strong focus on donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship management. Proficient in utilizing fundraising software and maintaining confidentiality while achieving fundraising goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Development ExperienceFrontline FundraisingDonor CultivationFundraising Software ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor SolicitationGift CreditingStewardshipPortfolio ManagementData TrackingRelationship ManagementProspect ResearchMeeting Follow-UpEvent Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEmotional IntelligenceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Constituent Management SoftwareDevelopment Database

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic SupportMajor DonorsNonprofit StandardsFundraising GoalsVolunteer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support from individuals and families
Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major donors with capacity to make $5,000+ gifts
Execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for assigned donors
Create personalized cultivation plans to retain and upgrade major donors
Identify, research, and qualify prospective major donors
Track plans and outreach in the Development database
Provide timely follow-up and meeting debriefs
Update and track solicitation data and review gift acknowledgments
Achieve annual visit targets and fundraising goals
Help shape and execute donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship opportunities
Build invitation lists and partner on donor events and holiday card mailings
Assist with or participate in volunteer councils, meetings, and events, sometimes outside business hours
Participate in strategy sessions and inform colleagues’ major gifts strategies
Build knowledge of CPM and relationships across the organization through events, journalism, and professional learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of nonprofit development experience, with two years in a frontline fundraising role
Track record of closing gifts from individuals and families
Ability to deepen donor and prospect relationships and move difficult cases forward
Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with donors, volunteers, and colleagues
Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of fundraising industry standards, donor solicitation, confidentiality, gift crediting, stewardship, and financial principles
Collaboration, leading through influence, and high emotional intelligence
Patience to advance solutions in a complex and collaborative organization
Excellent judgment, honesty, integrity, and collegiality
Proficiency with constituent management and fundraising software
Personal commitment to excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation
Holidays
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement savings
Commuter benefits plan
Competitive salary and benefits package
Equal opportunity workplace