Teams at City Year

Leads City Year Chicago’s individual giving program, targeting approximately $900,000 in annual revenue. Builds donor pipelines, cultivates and solicits leadership-level and multi-year gifts, oversees Red Jacket Society fundraising, manages alumni and volunteer relationships, and partners with organizational leadership and development operations. The role also coordinates donor events, tracks activity in Salesforce, forecasts revenue, and represents the organization at community functions. It is primarily in person with local travel required.

Leads City Year’s Midwest fundraising strategy, major-gift portfolio, donor acquisition, philanthropic partnerships, and regional revenue growth. Builds a multi-year development plan, cultivates six- to eight-figure investments, strengthens donor pipelines, coaches local teams, optimizes Salesforce and fundraising systems, and expands regional visibility through events, storytelling, stewardship, and strategic partnerships. The role manages a $2 million annual fundraising goal and requires approximately 60% travel across the Midwest and to national convenings.

Manage City Year Chicago’s corporate and foundation donor portfolio, cultivating relationships, securing grants and sponsorships, renewing corporate partnerships, and coordinating stewardship, impact reporting, and engagement opportunities. Use Salesforce to track donor activity and projections, collaborate with development and site teams, support fundraising events, and help achieve annual revenue goals. The role requires frequent stakeholder communication, project management, local travel, and mostly in-person work.