Leadership Giving Manager

Chicago Sun-Times

Manager of Leadership Giving at Chicago Public Media overseeing midlevel fundraising strategies and donor engagement. Collaborating with development team to enhance fundraising effectiveness and culture of philanthropy.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $69,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy and donor engagement, with a strong focus on managing midlevel donor relationships and achieving ambitious fundraising goals. Proficient in utilizing constituent management software to track donor interactions and enhance engagement efforts.

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Fundraising StrategyDonor EngagementConstituent Management SoftwarePerformance ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Annual GivingFrontline FundraisingDevelopment OperationsGoal SettingProposal Tracking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTact and DiplomacyJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Fundraising SoftwareDevelopment Database

Industry Keywords

Donor CultivationStewardshipEngagement StrategyMajor Donor ProspectsPortfolio Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the engagement strategy for CPM’s midlevel program in partnership with the membership team, with an emphasis on identifying major donor prospects.
Oversee engagement strategy of 700+ midlevel donors in the development pool.
Coordinate communication calendar with membership team colleagues to ensure cohesive donor journeys.
Monitor success of CPM’s midlevel program and identify areas of potential improvement in collaboration with the Director of Major and Planned Giving and membership colleagues.
Supervise and support the Leadership Giving Officer(s), including onboarding, day-to-day management, goal setting, and performance management.
Conduct regular portfolio and moves management reviews to ensure timely donor engagement, solicitation activity, proposal tracking, and stewardship.
Set and track on ambitious individual goals for direct report(s), with the aim of advancing donor relationships, upgrading support, and maintaining a high standard across the team.
Proactively update and track solicitation data and review gift acknowledgments.
Track plans and outreach in the Development database to ensure transparency and effective pipeline management.
Participate in the hands-on, team approach to shaping and executing donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship opportunities. This includes building invitation lists and partnering on donor events, holiday card mailings, etc.
Actively build knowledge of CPM and relationships with colleagues across the organization by attending events and activities, reading and listening to CPM journalism, and pursuing other avenues for professional learning and growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in annual giving, frontline fundraising, development operations, and/or a related field
Knowledge of fundraising strategy and techniques and an ability and willingness to implement strategy
Goals and results-driven with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Accountable with an attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues. Must be able to consistently display tact, diplomacy, and discretion, and maintain confidentiality inside and outside of the organization
Exercises excellent judgment and models honesty, integrity, and collegiality
Proficiency with constituent management and fundraising software.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
vacation
holidays
life insurance
disability coverage
retirement savings
commuter benefits plan