Fourth Presbyterian Church: A Light in the City

To apply:

• Interested candidates should: (1) email their resume to jobs@fourthchurch.org and (2) include their salary requirement in the body of the email.
• Email subject line should read Your name/Associate Director of Development
• No phone calls, please.
Fourth Presbyterian Church/Chicago Lights seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a diverse pool of candidates

Summary

Chicago Lights is a nonprofit organization that partners with youth and adults facing the challenges of poverty to build brighter futures through supportive relationships and life-changing programs. Rooted in the heart of the city, we offer long-term, high-impact opportunities through our Tutoring, Summer Day, Urban Farm, and Social Service Center programs.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a vital role in developing and executing the fundraising strategy for Chicago Lights. This position is responsible for individual giving, donor campaigns and stewardship, special events, and volunteer committee engagement. The role works closely with the Senior Director of Development and Executive Director, as well as church and program staff, to ensure continued philanthropic growth and effective donor relationships.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required for special events or deadlines. Hybrid work is supported, with a minimum of two days onsite per week. Remote workdays are negotiable with the supervisor based on responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Donor Engagement
- Implement annual fundraising plans in partnership with the Senior Director of Development and the Development team
- Manage donor campaigns (mail, email, and digital) to support acquisition, retention, and upgrades
- Serve as primary staff liaison to the Associates Board and Gala Committee
- Support cultivation and stewardship strategies across giving levels
- Provide regular updates and reports to leadership
- Collaborate with the Fourth Presbyterian Church Development team on shared donor initiatives

Special Events and Volunteer Leadership
- Lead the planning and execution of the annual Gala of Hope
- Partner with staff and volunteers to produce high-quality fundraising and stewardship events
- Support the Executive Director and Board in donor outreach and solicitation efforts

Collaboration and Communications
- Collaborate with program staff to gather impact stories and program updates
- Partner with the Manager of Communications to align messaging and campaign content

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, especially individual giving and event management
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed fundraising goals
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Experience with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce)
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Compensation
This is a full-time salaried position with an annual salary range of $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to participate in online virtual communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing.
• Smoke and drug (illegal or recreational) free environment.
• Fourth Church/Chicago Light aims for accessibility in any off-site location in its control, but some of them may not be fully accessible.
• This role requires sitting and standing
• Lifting requirements of 25 pounds

EEO Statement
Fourth Presbyterian Church/Chicago Lights is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status or familial status, veteran status, military status, source of income, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Fourth Church/Chicago Lights seeks to build and retain a diverse staff and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. Fourth Church/Chicago Lights is committed to elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Native people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, and young parents. We encourage people from these communities to apply.