Director of Development and Communications
Chicago Lights

The Director of Development and Communications is a key leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy to support the mission and programs of Chicago Lights. This includes overseeing the annual fund, individual giving, donor engagement, stewardship, special events, and institutional messaging. This role does not include grant writing as a core responsibility.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director works closely with the Executive Director, the Fourth Presbyterian Church development team, program leadership, the Chicago Lights Board of Directors, and other volunteer committees to ensure sustained philanthropic support, donor growth, and effective communication of organizational impact.

This is a strong opportunity for a rising development professional to take the next step into leadership, with close mentorship from senior staff and the chance to shape strategy across fundraising and communications for a dynamic nonprofit.

Chicago Lights fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture that values innovation, social justice, equity, and continuous learning.

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Director of Major and Planned Giving
Fourth Presbyterian Church

The Director of Major and Planned Giving is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects in support of the annual fund, the capital campaign, and long-term planned giving. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role plays a vital part in deepening relationships with members and supporters who have the capacity to make significant philanthropic commitments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fundraising professional to deepen their skills in major and planned giving, with guidance and mentorship from senior staff. The Director partners closely with clergy, senior staff, and volunteer leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors. They also oversee and grow the planned giving program, helping donors make legacy commitments that will sustain Fourth Church and Chicago Lights for generations to come.

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Director of Connecting Ministries
Fourth Presbyterian Church

The Director of Connecting Ministries steers Fourth Presbyterian Church’s system for making and growing meaningful personal connections among members and with our neighbors. This includes helping to shape invitational messaging to the public, personally inviting into and shepherd people through the new member process and helping connect people to meaningful engagement opportunities.

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Program Coordinator, Chicago Lights Summer Day
Chicago Lights

The Program Coordinator works in partnership with the Program Manager of Summer Day in ensuring that both programs meet educational goals and fulfill the organization’s mission. Working closely with the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator assists in key areas such as student engagement, data management, relationship-building, and daily operations. The Program Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact with students in the mornings and afternoon and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of program activities.

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