Lake Forest, IL22 days ago
Required: Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent work experience; 5+ years of experience in fundraising, community outreach, healthcare or development position with a proven track record, preferably in a non-profit organization; Ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents and to network within a professional, corporate environment; Demonstrated project management, organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills; Excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills; High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity; Strong intellectual curiosity, initiative and highly effective listen/communication skills; Proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and track details; Demonstrated high levels of leadership and flexibility in a team environment; Comfortable leading projects, setting priorities for a team, thinking creatively and working as both a collaborative team member and leader; Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Develops and implements short- and long-term objectives to meet those goals in partnership with staff across business units; Demonstrate strong ability to illustrate and effectively present complex and planning scenarios at a variety of technical levels to advisors, colleagues and donors/prospects; Develop and manage an operating budget; Maintain and/or develop organization-wide and departmental policies/procedures relevant to areas of responsibility; Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously strengthen leadership capabilities; Represent and provide support for NMF at appropriate events related to donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising activities.