Director of Individual Giving

We are CR!
Called here by a unique mission, a foundation in Jesuit education, and the opportunity to be part of an inspiring and nurturing community, the faculty and staff define the day to day experience at Cristo Rey, enabling our students’ learning and success. Cristo Rey supports employees at all life stages as long-term members of the school family, and invests in opportunities that allow them to bring leading-edge practices into every classroom.

Faculty can flourish through flexible instructional models and curriculum development. Cristo Rey is located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago’s lower west side—a vibrant, energetic community, steeped in Latino culture.

Benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation benchmarked against like schools
• Tuition assistance opportunities for continuing education
• Paid holidays, accrued vacation, paid time off
• Professional Development and Adult Faith Formation
• Free on-site parking and on-site fitness center
• And many more!

Our Mission
Founded in 1996, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School provides a Catholic, college preparatory education and professional work experience to students from Spanish speaking families with limited financial means.

Our Vision
Cristo Rey advances the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of the immigrant families we serve. Through our Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), faith-based college preparatory education, and Spanish heritage language curriculum, our goal is to prepare students to succeed in college and to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business, and cultural life of our city and nation.

As committed alumni of a Jesuit high school, graduates become men and women for others who are open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice, and work experienced.

Our Model
To make the school both affordable and sustainable, Cristo Rey pioneered the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) model for education that has inspired a national network of 40 schools serving low-income communities across the country. The CWSP enables students to earn a portion of their annual tuition by working one day per week for a corporation in the Chicago area - making a quality, college preparatory education possible for students who could not otherwise afford it.

Position: Director of Individual Giving

Location: Chicago, IL

Job : 197

# of Openings: 1

Job Title:
Director of Individual Giving
Classification:
Exempt

Department:
Advancement
Schedule:
Year-Round

Reports to:
Vice President of Advancement

Position Overview

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School seeks a mission-driven and relationship-oriented Director of Individual Giving to serve as a front-line fundraiser and key member of the Advancement team. This role is responsible for the identification, cultivation, personal solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, with a focus on growing annual and leadership-level annual giving. The Director of Individual Giving manages a dynamic donor portfolio, builds meaningful relationships, and works collaboratively across the school to align philanthropic interests with institutional priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraiser who is comfortable personally asking for gifts, enjoys relationship-based work, and is energized by the opportunity to help grow Cristo Rey’s individual giving program during a period of continued momentum and impact.

As the school approaches its 30th anniversary, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to build authentic donor relationships, contribute to a growing culture of philanthropy, and directly impact students’ lives through the power of generosity.

Primary Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Donor Relationships

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 individual donors, including annual and leadership-level annual giving prospects.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, conducting face-to-face meetings and tailored outreach to build strong, lasting relationships.
• Develop and execute…