President & CEOIllinois Right to Life
Illinois Right to Life is seeking a President & CEO to lead Illinois Right to Life and Illinois Right to Life Action in pursuit of their mission to defend human life from conception to natural death.
The President & CEO is primarily responsible for maintaining relationships with Illinois Right to Life’s major donors, for raising the organization’s annual revenue, for managing all board activities, and leading the organization in strategy and execution of the mission.
Fundraising 60%
Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts through an active major donor program, direct mail, events, and online fundraising
Manage existing major donor relationships and initiate new donor relationships
Strategy & Operations 20%
Lead the organization in pursuit of its mission to defend human life at all stages
Work closely with the Chief of Staff to oversee all staff and day-to-day operations
Lead the board in developing strategy and execution of strategy
Daily operations as needed.
Public Representation 20%
Act as the face and voice of Illinois Right to Life to the public and the media
Conduct speaking engagements throughout Illinois as often as monthly
Strong belief in and dedication to IRL’s mission: to advocate for and educate on the value of all human life regardless of size, gender, race, age, or ability
A proven track record for fundraising and managing donor relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of the pro-life movement and abortion information
General understanding of the legislative process and Illinois’ existing abortion laws
Above-average judgement in speech and behavior
Prior experience with public speaking and media relations preferred
Must be able to travel in-state monthly
A demonstrated ability to work well with others
Some exposure to marketing and list-building
- Dedicated to IRL’s mission
- Nonprofit leadership experience•5+ years
- Fundraising and donor relationship management•3+ years
- Extensive knowledge of the pro-life movement and abortion information
- General understanding of the legislative process and Illinois’ existing abortion laws
- Able to travel in-state monthly
- QuickBooks•1+ years
- Familiar with Marketing/list-building•1+ years
- Public Speaking•1+ years
- Media relations•1+ years
We are a growing pro-life organization dedicated to protecting innocent human life from conception until natural death. Our work includes education of the public, direct aid to women and families in need, and advocacy. We are a non-sectarian, non-partisan organization and are committed to winning Illinois for life.
Full-time, salaried position that includes optional healthcare and dental benefits.
Pay: $85,000 to $95,000
Location: Remote, with significant travel in Illinois.
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