Development Coordinator

• Support special event production that drives revenue and increases visibility for Chicago House, including working with the Board Development Committee and Associate Board.
• Coordinate planning and onsite elements of special events and fundraisers, including serving as point of contact leading up to and day-of events.
• Collaborate and support any event consultants for fundraisers, such as the Spring Brunch and Fashion Show.
• Serve as the liaison for third-party fundraising events at local businesses and with volunteer groups; maintain a calendar of events along with due dates for any deliverables/materials requested for the event.
• Engage in occasional evening and weekend assignments related to donor cultivation events, fundraising activities, committee meetings, and events that occur outside of normal business hours.
• Available for occasional local travel for events at Chicago House sites, partner meetings/events, or to pick up/deliver in-kind donations.
• Provide direct support for post-event follow-up action items.

• Assist in the growth of the organizational revenue through multichannel communications, events, and community engagement.
• Drive the implementation of the communications plan through newsletters, annual reports, e-blasts, website updates, press releases, and other materials.
• Manage website updates, digital communication, and analyze web-based activity to identify effective methods of reaching our donor audience through email and website.
• Produce materials such as donor briefings, collateral, solicitation letters, feature articles, newsletters, and reports.
• Develop digital documents and images for fundraising campaigns and communications using Canva, Adobe, and other online tools.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all agency programs and updates through regular communication with program departments.

• Coordinate the agency's volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Coordinate volunteer teams for various activities like office projects, program activities, special events, and community engagement and outreach.
• Work directly with Employee Resource Groups on volunteer activities.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the annual development plan, including the fundraising and special events, volunteer program, and community/collaborative fundraising efforts, including street festivals.
• Research, conceive, and develop fundraising events, partnerships, and opportunities in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development.
• Represent Chicago House at fundraisers and public forums, including speaking in front of donors.
• Maintain general knowledge of and relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Support the production of proposals, solicitation letters, acknowledgements, and reports for institutional partners.
• Collaborate with development and program staff to explore and discuss ways to increase support from institutional partners and individual donors.
• Provide back up support for the department, including working with the donor database (Raiser's Edge), and other administrative projects.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• 1-2 years' fundraising or development experience preferred.
• Preferred degree, certification, or relevant experience in communications, marketing, writing, editing, or English Literature.
• Effective writing and editing skills required, writing sample may be requested.
• Exposure or experience in grant writing/reporting or non-profit fundraising would be advantageous.
• Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers preferred.
• Organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comprehensive computer experience, including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Teams)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with or interest in the LGBTQ+ community.

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