--- title: "Senior Director of Philanthropy: Aspire" description: Aspire seeks to fill a key position to advance its goal of creating communities where people of all abilities live, learn, and grow together. image: https://blog.twbfundraising.com/hubfs/Executive%20Search%20Banners/Closed%20Searches/Aspire.png --- [![TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TWB%20Fundraising%202023%20Theme/images/TWB-Logo_RGB-web.svg)![TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TWB%20Fundraising%202023%20Theme/images/TWB-Logo_RGB-web_invert.svg)](https://www.twbfundraising.com/) - [Advancing your mission for a greater impact.](https://www.twbfundraising.com/) - [Why work with us](https://www.twbfundraising.com/why-work-with-us/) - [Who We Are](https://www.twbfundraising.com/why-work-with-us/who-we-are/) - [Our Team](https://www.twbfundraising.com/why-work-with-us/our-team/) - [Our Partners](https://www.twbfundraising.com/why-work-with-us/partnerships/) - 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[Arts and Cultural Institutions](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/arts/) - [Higher Education](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/higher-ed/) - [Faith-Based Organizations](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/faith/) - [Human Services](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/human-services/) - [Animal Welfare](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/animal-welfare/) - [Healthcare and Health-Related Organizations](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/healthcare/) - [Organizations and Associations](https://www.twbfundraising.com/industry/organizations-and-associations/) [Contact Us](https://www.twbfundraising.com/contact-us/) March 15, 2023 # Senior Director of Philanthropy: Aspire Written by [TWB Fundraising](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/author/ter-molen-watkins-brandt) ![](https://blog.twbfundraising.com/hubfs/Executive%20Search%20Banners/Closed%20Searches/Aspire.png) [**Aspire**](https://aspirechicago.com/our-impact/) is a nonprofit organization that makes boundless inclusivity possible for people with disabilities. Since 1960, Aspire has been recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering services to individuals with disabilities and their families in the Chicagoland community. Their programs include: - Community-based housing options and services - Life enrichment curriculum-based learning opportunities - Job training and career engagement services - Social enterprises which provide jobs and education through Aspire CoffeeWorks and Aspire Art360 Aspire is seeking to fill a key position to help advance their goal of creating communities where people of all abilities live, learn, and grow together. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated passion for working alongside people with disabilities and collaborating to pursue greater possibilities. ## Senior Director of Philanthropy Collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer Create, plan, execute, lead, and manage a comprehensive effort to grow contributed revenue across the organization through big picture strategies Manage, Mentor, and Inspire Supervise and coach a top-talent philanthropy team -- including three direct reports: Director of Grants and Partnerships, Philanthropy Associate Director, and Director of Annual Giving -- through strategic direction and process improvement while setting the tone for innovative thinking Strengthen Fundraising and Stewardship Provide oversight and serve as creator of fundraising programs while partnering closely with the marketing and events team This search is now closed. 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