Assistant Director of Development, Individual Giving

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Development, Individual Giving role is onsite in Crest Hill, IL, with compensation of $97,000 per year. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet advances its mission by supporting programs serving individuals, children, and families in local communities. Reporting to the Director of Development, the role leads individual giving initiatives, donor stewardship, portfolio management, and engagement strategies. It builds donor relationships and strengthens philanthropic support through annual giving, accurate donor records, and performance monitoring.

What you'll do

• Lead annual appeals, donor renewal, retention, reactivation, and upgrade strategies
• develop annual appeal plans with internal partners
• manage a portfolio of donors and prospects through outreach, meetings, stewardship, and solicitations
• track cultivation and next steps
• support major and planned giving
• maintain accurate Raiser’s Edge NXT records
• gather impact information
• develop donor-centered materials
• monitor giving performance
• represent the agency at donor and community events
• supervise staff or volunteers as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of development

individual giving

crest hill il

catholic charities diocese of joliet

$97,000 per year

fundraising

donor stewardship

annual giving

raiser’s edge nxt

donor engagement

bachelor’s degree

4+ years fundraising

evening or saturday meetings may be required

travel expected

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 43 paid days off annually
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• employer-funded 403(b)
• flexible spending account
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires a related bachelor’s degree and four or more years of fundraising or development experience; five years preferred. Evening and/or Saturday meetings may be required, and travel to Diocese sites and other locations is expected. Benefits include 43 paid days off annually, medical, dental and vision coverage, employer-funded 403(b), disability and life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

About the employer

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.