20h ago
Senior Director External Relations
Chicago, IL
$135k-$145k / year
full-timesenior Hybridnon-profit
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead regional revenue strategy and external relations for iMentor in Chicago, building partnerships with funders and civic leaders to expand opportunity for young people. Your core impact will be driving $2โ$3M in annual philanthropic revenue while activating the Regional Board as a fundraising engine. This role operates at the intersection of national strategy and local execution, offering the chance to shape a high-growth market.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Set and lead regional revenue strategy to secure $2โ$3M in annual philanthropic funding
- Activate the Regional Board to drive fundraising, engagement, and network expansion
- Represent iMentor in Chicago, strengthening visibility through events and partnerships
- Build and steward relationships with government, civic, and education stakeholders
๐ Requirements
- 8โ10+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or external relations
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure investments from corporate, foundation, or individual sources
- Experience engaging and activating boards or senior volunteer leaders
- Ability to translate enterprise strategy into locally relevant market strategies
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience within federated or nationalโregional organizational structures
- Experience managing multi-stream revenue strategies (corporate, foundation, individual, public funding)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Up to 100% employer-funded medical/dental coverage
- ๐๏ธ 18-25 paid vacation days + 13 holidays + birthday off + floating holiday + winter break
- ๐ 401k match up to 4%
- ๐ถ 9 weeks paid parental leave
- ๐ก Flexible hybrid work with wellness time and budget
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring manager interviewยท 60 min
- 3Panel interviewยท 60 min
- 4Final round with leadershipยท 45 min
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