Director, Development

About the role

Per Scholas is seeking a Director of Development to become a member of the Chicago Campus team. You will hold key responsibilities in funder relations, corporate engagement, grant writing, individual giving, and organizational storytelling for a diverse local funding portfolio. The role will specialize in revenue-raising with a primary focus on the Chicago Campus. This position is part of a dynamic team of program professionals and will work closely with the Chicago Managing Director as well as the National Development team to meet our revenue targets and grow our programs throughout the region. The Chicago campus will expand its impact significantly over the next few years, fueled by a substantial increase in revenue. Guided by a strategic plan, the team seeks to grow enrollment from its current 150 learners to 500 learners annually by 2030 with a local operating budget of $5-5.25 million.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with regional development and campus teams, provide input on and implement a strategic fundraising plan/campaign to meet fundraising goals for Per Scholas Chicago, including identifying and researching new funding sources: corporate, foundation, government, and individual.
• Organize and attend funder meetings and site visits, including drafting agendas, preparing learners, and taking and distributing notes.
• Participate in quarterly Advisory Board meetings and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the local campus lead and Advisory Board.
• Prepare slide decks, one-pagers, proposals, and other collateral to support fund development.
• Contribute to accurate and up-to-date development record-keeping in Salesforce and other development systems.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director, Marketing/Comms, and National Development teams to identify and execute brand-building opportunities that enhance local reach and relevance with key stakeholders and the philanthropic community.
• WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:
• Professional Requirements
• 5 or more years of relevant fundraising experience, ideally managing external individual and institutional donor relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build new, substantial funder relationships while strategically nurturing and renewing existing partnerships to drive sustained growth and long-term impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills; able to prioritize, influence myriad stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the capacity and willingness to reach out to donors to cultivate and steward them as the organizational representative.
• A results-driven approach with a commitment to outcomes and tracking.
• Ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making; donor prospecting experience desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Google Apps for Business (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, etc.).
• Availability to travel 5-10%.
• Familiarity with the Chicago and Illinois phil

Benefits

Additional Information

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS: For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA POSITION TITLE: Director of Development - Chicago LOCATION: Chicago, IL REPORTS TO: Managing Director - Chicago Campus

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at perscholashires? Share your experience