Job Opening-Director of Development
Illinois State Historical Society
Full-time position
Position Description
The Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS) seeks a new, full-time Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director of the ISHS and working closely with members of the Board of Directors and its Development Committee, this person will be engaged with:
- Board Development
- Individual Giving – donor development
- Corporate Giving -- donor development
- Foundation Giving – grants searches and writing
- Special events for fund-raising
This will involve fund-raising research and advice for the staff and Board; database development on members and potential donors/sponsors; fostering of donor and sponsor relations; and grants development.