Development Coordinator - Chicago, IL
Listed: 04-20-2022
Employer: Fourth Presbyterian Church - 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611.2014 | (312) 787-4570 | www.fourthchurch.org/
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Development Coordinator
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You are a highly detail-oriented person who is looking for the opportunity to grow in the world of development. The idea of jumping into a capital campaign and being the Director’s right-hand person invigorates you, you thrive when figuring out challenges, and can ask for help when needed. You work well independently, but also enjoy working in a team. Mature communication is your hallmark (both oral and written). You prioritize easily, are strategic with your time, anticipate what’s next, are flexible, have a good sense of humor, and are confident working with all levels of people throughout the community.
Position Summary:
The Development Coordinator is a key member of the Development team responsible for supporting the fundraising activities of Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights. This highly visible role will report to the Director of Development and will organize, coordinate, and implement a variety of initiatives and activities to support ongoing fundraising efforts including an upcoming capital campaign. The Development Coordinator will provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to internal and external constituents in a small, but dynamic fundraising office. This opportunity is well-suited for someone interested in growing their skills and experience in fundraising who has a desire to have access and exposure to all aspects of a development program.
Salary Range: $46,000 - $48,000
Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes Health (PPO, HMO, HCHP options), employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (17 days plus 11 paid holidays), 403b and parking discount. Additional available options (employee paid) include Long Term Disability, vision, dental and basic life insurance.
Schedule: The role is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Occasional evenings and weekend work hours may be needed.
Location: This is a hybrid role. At least two days a week in-person (Tues/Thurs required) at downtown Chicago location. Other days can either be remote or in-person.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support Development Team (approx 50%)
Organizes, implements, and supports fundraising programs and activities at the direction of the Development Director and in collaboration with the Development team and other key stakeholders to advance the strategic priorities of the Development department.
Supports the functioning of the Development department’s daily operations and tasks including participating in the weekly money count, gift entry, gift acknowledgement, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Assists with external communications.
Conducts prospect research and gathers information to support work with major donors.
Writes occasional acknowledgements and other donor related correspondence.
Administration & Donor Relations (approx 50%)
Makes arrangements for various meetings and events with donors, boards, staff, and volunteer committee. Manages all necessary logistics including scheduling, coordinating people and resources, providing administrative support and follow-up.
Ensures all gifts are acknowledged in a timely manner.
Organizes and updates materials and reports.
Serves as a liaison for all levels of staff, donors, congregation members, and volunteers.
Maintains Raisers Edge, ensuring that all donor information is accurate and up-to-date.
EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Experience with database management (must know how to mail merge, work in Excel, build queries etc.)
Fluency in Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail
Desired:
Experience in fundraising, volunteer management, events management, or office administration desired.
Ability to relate to and interact with all congregation members, colleagues, and other staff members in a positive way that results in cooperation, mutual respect, and common benefit.
A demonstrated ability:
To act independently, organize workload, set priorities, work well under deadline pressure, and adapt to change.
To develop a systematic approach to carrying out assignments with clear and measurable outcomes; prioritize objectives with supervisor direction and coordinating multiple activities.
To change approaches or methods based upon circumstances to achieve the desired results.
To relate to and interact with all congregation members, colleagues, and other staff members in a positive way that results in cooperation, mutual respect, and common benefit.
To handle high-stress situations with calm competence.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including collaborative tools like Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience working with database systems to manage constituent information. Raisers Edge experience is preferred.
Desire and aptitude for working within a faith-based and multi-cultural environment.
Commitment to equity and social justice and a proven ability to thrive in a diverse, equitable, just, and inclusive environment.
Use the organization’s principles of hospitality when interacting with visitors, guests, members, and staff of Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Environment
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.
If the current health conditions dictate, must be able to participate in online virtual communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing
Smoke- and drug (illegal or recreational)-free environment
Fourth aims for accessibility in any off-site location that we have control of, but some of them may not be fully accessible
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to communicate effectively via computer, via phone, and in-person
This role requires frequent sitting & standing
Requires ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs.
Application Process:
Application Deadline: May 13, 2022
In your cover letter, please specifically address why you are interested in serving at Fourth Church, in this position and how your past experience directly relates to this position.
No phone calls please.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from Fourth Presbyterian Church or Chicago Lights, you will be required to share proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws.
Fourth Presbyterian Church is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, age, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status or familial status, veteran status, military status, source of income, political affiliation or any other factor protect by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Studies have shown that women, nonbinary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.
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