The Development Coordinator is responsible for key organizational fundraising activities including donor acknowledgment, cultivation, special events, and grant management including research, writing, and reporting. The Coordinator also plays a pivotal role in supporting all fundraising campaigns and appeals. The Development Coordinator is responsible for updating and maintaining a fundraising database to track giving throughout its lifecycle, from solicitation and acknowledgement to stewardship, recognition, and beyond. The Development Coordinator is a member of the Operational Leadership Team and reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Work together with members of the development team to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
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Contribute to the creation of an annual fundraising plan and maintain the department calendar.
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Manage the donor database, including data entry, report generation, pledge tracking and reminders, and moves management. Ensure accurate record‐keeping of contributions.
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Implement thank you protocols, including executing timely donor acknowledgement.
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Maintain all development files and records.
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Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events.
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Conduct prospect research.
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Provide support to grant writing team, including providing data, delivering proposals, and updating standard materials.
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Prepare reports and mailing lists as required.
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Participate in the creation, planning, and implementation of new and existing projects.
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Coordinate Title IIA Funding requests.
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Serve as production manager for mail and electronic appeals, social media fundraising, e-newsletters, and donor correspondence.
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Model professionalism, hard work, and high ethical standards.
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Actively participate in staff meetings.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (communications, journalism, public relations, English, or related field preferred)
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1-2 year of experience in related field
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Organized
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Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills
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Highly-motivated, self-starter who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills
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Creative with capacity to think big and pay attention to detail
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Tech savvy and adaptable to new software and tools.
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Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
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Ability to be flexible
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Problem solver
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Openness to learning
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to nshapiro@chicagojewishdayschool.org
