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Director of Development & Advancement

Join SamaraCare’s Incredible Team

Job Description

Location: Naperville, IL
Reports to: CEO | Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Please send resumes and inquiries to: hiring@samaracarecounseling.org

About SamaraCare
SamaraCare is a growing nonprofit providing affordable, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families throughout Chicagoland regardless of insurance or financial status. With a $7M annual budget and increasing demand, we’re seeking a strategic and hands-on fundraising leader to help fuel our mission.

Position Summary
The Director of Development & Advancement will lead all fundraising and donor engagement efforts, with an initial goal of raising $1M annually. This role oversees major gifts, grants, congregational support, donor relations, events, and campaigns. As part of the leadership team, this person will work closely with the CEO, board, and community partners to build sustainable philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a comprehensive fundraising strategy
  • Cultivate major donors, foundations, and congregational partners
  • Write and manage grant proposals and reports
  • Drive annual giving, donor communications, and events
  • Represent SamaraCare in the community and faith-based networks
  • Support board development and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of nonprofit development experience; proven record raising $1M+ annually
  • Skilled in major gifts, grant writing, and donor stewardship
  • Emotionally intelligent, mission-driven, and relationship-oriented
  • Experience with congregational engagement a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

  • Compensation up to $90k
  • Medical insurance, generous PTO, 403(b)
  • Flexible work model and scheduling
  • Professional development support

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