CFF position 061424 - Flipbook - Page 6
The ideal candidate is an
accomplished fundraiser
who will serve as the
leading philanthropy
expert.
THE PROFILE
The Board seeks to hire a dynamic,
externally facing leader with strength
in growing philanthropic support. The
ideal candidate is an accomplished
fundraiser who will serve as the leading
philanthropy expert. The Executive
Director will represent the Foundation
at all levels of engagement with
donors, strategic partners and within
CPS leadership. Skilled in building
and executing fundraising strategies,
the Executive Director will develop a
new business plan and subsequent
fundraising targets to enable the
昀椀nancial and operational sustainability
of CFF. The ideal candidate will have
passion for CFFs mission, experience
navigating complex systems, and will be
an accomplished leader in the 昀椀eld of
development with a measurable track
record of success. The ideal candidate
has demonstrated grit and proven
experience as a leader, fundraiser,
relationship builder and collaborator.
The successful candidate will be the face of the organization. The ability to develop and
leverage key relationships and build credibility among stakeholders is key. The quali昀椀ed
candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain
positive relationships with a broad array of partners. This person will create strategies for
leveraging philanthropy and private partnerships at all giving levels to increase Chicagoans’
connection to the city’s schools and youth, to build public trust and investment in Chicago’s
future and CPS’ continued success.
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