Elim Christian Services
Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication
Elim Christian Services, Palos Heights, Illinois, United States, 60463
Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication
Job Category : Director
Requisition Number : DIREC001600
Posted : November 17, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Challenge yourself while you challenge others. Apply to become a Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication at Elim. We’re a leader in offering education and skills training for children and young adults with developmental disabilities—and you’ll find a rich, challenging career helping others while you affect positive, sustainable and impactful change. You’ll be the good in the world. And be rewarded for it.
We're looking for people who care about people. As a Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication at Elim, you’ll be required to:
Leadership & Team Oversight
Provides daily leadership and supervision for the Advancement, Marketing, and Communications team.
Establishes goals, workflows, and accountability structures that foster collaboration and high performance.
Conducts annual performance reviews, coaches team members, and develops individualized professional development plans.
Promotes a Christ-centered culture that reflects Elim’s mission, vision, and values.
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
Collaborates with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to design and execute Elim’s annual fundraising, marketing, and communications plan — including donor acquisition, retention, major and planned giving, and integrated campaigns.
Translates strategic priorities into actionable plans for the team, ensuring timely progress tracking, data accuracy, and effective reporting
Partners with other department heads to ensure Advancement strategies align with organizational objectives in recruitment, enrollment, and mission communication.
Operational & Data Excellence
Oversees Elim’s donor database and related systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and audit requirements.
Creates and maintains dashboards and analytical reports to measure donor engagement, retention, and campaign performance.
Leads the integration of technology and processes that streamline fundraising and communication workflows.
Communications & Brand Stewardship
Provides strategic oversight of all internal and external communications — including digital, print, and multimedia — to ensure a consistent and mission-driven brand voice.
Guides storytelling, content creation, and design in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Manager to inspire donors, families, staff, and community partners.
Oversees website management, social media presence, email campaigns, and printed materials to enhance Elim’s visibility and donor engagement.
Collaborates with the VP to prepare and manage departmental budgets, approve expenditures, and monitor fiscal performance.
Ensures timely and accurate donor acknowledgments, gift processing, and reporting, upholding the highest standards of integrity and gratitude.
Supports capital campaign data management, ensuring systems (e.g., LGL) remain accurate and balanced.
Prepares donor and revenue reports for internal strategy meetings with the President, VP, AVP, and Major Gifts Officer; facilitates meeting preparation and follow-up actions.
Develops strategies and systems to support estate giving and planned giving initiatives in partnership with Advancement leadership
Participates in high-level planning and coordination for special campaigns, appeals, and donor recognition events.
Other Duties
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.
About Elim:
At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but are celebrated.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
52 weeks/year
Wages:
Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 annual
Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
Lifestyle Spending Account
Health Insurance
Vision Plan
Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Retirement plan (with match)
Experience, Education, Skills and Training:
Minimum seven years of experience in nonprofit advancement, development operations, or communications; at least three in a leadership/supervisory capacity.
Experience with donor database systems (Little Green Light preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Committed to Christ-centered leadership and to the mission of serving individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : DIREC001600
Posted : November 17, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Challenge yourself while you challenge others. Apply to become a Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication at Elim. We’re a leader in offering education and skills training for children and young adults with developmental disabilities—and you’ll find a rich, challenging career helping others while you affect positive, sustainable and impactful change. You’ll be the good in the world. And be rewarded for it.
We're looking for people who care about people. As a Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communication at Elim, you’ll be required to:
Leadership & Team Oversight
Provides daily leadership and supervision for the Advancement, Marketing, and Communications team.
Establishes goals, workflows, and accountability structures that foster collaboration and high performance.
Conducts annual performance reviews, coaches team members, and develops individualized professional development plans.
Promotes a Christ-centered culture that reflects Elim’s mission, vision, and values.
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
Collaborates with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to design and execute Elim’s annual fundraising, marketing, and communications plan — including donor acquisition, retention, major and planned giving, and integrated campaigns.
Translates strategic priorities into actionable plans for the team, ensuring timely progress tracking, data accuracy, and effective reporting
Partners with other department heads to ensure Advancement strategies align with organizational objectives in recruitment, enrollment, and mission communication.
Operational & Data Excellence
Oversees Elim’s donor database and related systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and audit requirements.
Creates and maintains dashboards and analytical reports to measure donor engagement, retention, and campaign performance.
Leads the integration of technology and processes that streamline fundraising and communication workflows.
Communications & Brand Stewardship
Provides strategic oversight of all internal and external communications — including digital, print, and multimedia — to ensure a consistent and mission-driven brand voice.
Guides storytelling, content creation, and design in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Manager to inspire donors, families, staff, and community partners.
Oversees website management, social media presence, email campaigns, and printed materials to enhance Elim’s visibility and donor engagement.
Collaborates with the VP to prepare and manage departmental budgets, approve expenditures, and monitor fiscal performance.
Ensures timely and accurate donor acknowledgments, gift processing, and reporting, upholding the highest standards of integrity and gratitude.
Supports capital campaign data management, ensuring systems (e.g., LGL) remain accurate and balanced.
Prepares donor and revenue reports for internal strategy meetings with the President, VP, AVP, and Major Gifts Officer; facilitates meeting preparation and follow-up actions.
Develops strategies and systems to support estate giving and planned giving initiatives in partnership with Advancement leadership
Participates in high-level planning and coordination for special campaigns, appeals, and donor recognition events.
Other Duties
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.
About Elim:
At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but are celebrated.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
52 weeks/year
Wages:
Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 annual
Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
Lifestyle Spending Account
Health Insurance
Vision Plan
Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Retirement plan (with match)
Experience, Education, Skills and Training:
Minimum seven years of experience in nonprofit advancement, development operations, or communications; at least three in a leadership/supervisory capacity.
Experience with donor database systems (Little Green Light preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Committed to Christ-centered leadership and to the mission of serving individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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