Date Posted:
May 26, 2026
Position Title:
Director, External Affairs
Office/Company:
Braven
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07195
Reports To:
Location:
Chicago, IL
Contact:
Salary:
$92,000–$114,900 in Chicago
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Director, External AffairsDevelopment and Board Management (75%), Employer Partnerships (EP) & Volunteer Recruitment (15%), Other External Partnership Support (10%)Bachelor’s Degree, 3–5 years of related work experience in development, corporate partnerships, or high-stakes relationship management
Responsibilities:
• Partner with the CEO, Chief External Affairs Officer, and development team to establish the Chicago region’s fundraising strategy, annual revenue game plan, and quarterly action plans
• Steward donor relationships with excellence, leading prep and follow-up, joining most regional meetings, and owning a portfolio of relationships
• Identify, vet, and cultivate new prospects; conduct research on priority prospects, create individualized cultivation plans, and project manage execution through the Moves Management stages from ask to commitment to renewal
• Co-plan and execute external-affairs-focused events; project manage national cultivation campaigns and ongoing stewardship of all Chicago region stakeholders except schools
• Manage a portfolio of ~10–20 Chicago region local EPs, recruiting volunteers, preparing meetings, sourcing opportunities, and co-hosting events
• Collaborate with the central EP team on local contacts for EPs in the national portfolio and take the lead with the central EP director in meetings
Qualifications:
• Proven ability to strategically identify, build, and develop relationships, with a strong aptitude for influencing others
• Strong project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across lines of difference
• Problem-solving mindset with adaptability in complex environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious goals
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Salesforce
Instructions:
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