Director of Institutional Giving
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Posted about 3 months ago · $104,000 to $129,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Chicago Sun-Times's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Chicago Sun-Times's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chicago Sun-Times
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chicago Sun-Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chicago Sun-Times.
About this role
The Director of Institutional Giving at Chicago Public Media leads the institutional giving team, focusing on developing revenue strategies and managing donor relationships. This role involves coaching team members, overseeing fundraising initiatives, and ensuring effective donor engagement through strategic planning and performance management. The director will also actively manage a portfolio of institutional donors and collaborate across departments to enhance fundraising efforts.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chicago Sun-Times as an employer.
What you need
- Seven-plus years progressive frontline fundraising experience
- In-depth knowledge of corporate/foundation philanthropy process
- Successful experience in developing multi-year gift strategies
- Management experience with the ability to lead and motivate a fundraising team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills with donors and internal colleagues
What you get
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation and holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement savings
Worth weighing
- Hybrid workplace may require flexibility in work location
- No specific mention of remote work policies or expectations
- Salary range provided, but compensation is dependent on various factors
- Focus on institutional giving may limit exposure to other fundraising areas
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Listed by Chicago Sun-Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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