Careers

The Development Director (DD) is a frontline fundraising and donor services position, including the direct cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. The DD manages a portfolio of individual and corporate prospects and leads the efforts to meet the fundraising and donor relations goals of Friends of the Children-Chicago. The DD is responsible for the creation and management of a comprehensive fundraising and donor communications plan, supervising a team of three development professionals, and consistently monitoring progress and adjusting work plans to achieve goals. The DD is a member of the Friends-Chicago leadership team and works with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure the organization has the resources it needs to accomplish strategic objectives.

At Friends of the Children, we put children first and use our values to change the way the world treats and views youth facing great barriers. As a Friend, you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and culturally informed practice.

Do you want to help eight of our children discover their limitless potential?

Are you ready to help build relationships within the communities of our youth and families and provide bridges to new opportunities?

Do you find joy in seeing a child find their spark and reach for their dreams?

If so, the impactful role of a Friend might be for you.

We are currently seeking an extraordinary professional to embark on a new career journey as a Professional Mentor – a Friend – serving 8 children on Chicago’s South and/or West Sides.