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Job Opening at Friends of the Chicago River
Development Director
Summary: Friends of the Chicago River is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic fundraising professional to serve as director of development for our award-winning environmental organization.
Position Overview: The director of development leads Friends of the Chicago Rivers’ fundraising efforts, including revenue development from foundation, corporate, government, and individual sources. S/he provides strategic direction as well as day-to-day-oversight of all fundraising and earned income activities. S/he also handles numerous implementation aspects of Friends’ development priorities. The director of development works in close partnership with and is in under the supervision of the executive director.
As the only organization exclusively dedicated to improving the Chicago River, Friends seeks an individual who is committed to the environment and views the river as an important part of the history, culture, and future of the Chicago region.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of Margaret Frisbie, Executive Director, at friends@chicagoriver.org or Friends of the Chicago River ▪ 28 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1800 ▪ Chicago, IL 60604. No telephone calls, please.
