Development Coordinator

• Works on projects in prospect/donor research, writing, list compilation, database management and support/reporting functions. Maintains high degree of confidentiality and secures philanthropic dollars for Advocate Aurora Health.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains small portfolio of individual prospects/donors and focuses on securing gifts of $1,000-$5000.
• Works with team in development, coordination and implementation of cultivation events for prospects and donors including breakfast meetings, luncheons, dinners and other special events.
• Coordinates and leads team of site champions to execute Advocate Aurora Health Give Well campaign at hospital site.
• Builds robust pipeline of donors through prospecting activities including: review of daily gift reports, patient admissions/discharge reports, volunteer/council committee input etc.
• Works with team in preparation of follow-up letters/minutes to meetings and events, acknowledgment letters for gifts, cultivation letters, letters of inquiry, proposals, and donor reports.
• Partners with team on development, implementation and coordination of comprehensive donor and volunteer recognition program. Represents Foundation at community and development events. Identifies and rounds on grateful patients/donors when in-patient.
• Works with Information Systems team to pull lists, audit lists, and produce letters and invitations from lists. Partners with team members to maintain major donor moves.
• Assists with photocopying, filing, preparing interoffice mail, expense reports, check requests, research requests and other similar operational duties as needed.
• Manages process of large mailings including printing of letters and labels, affixing labels and stamps on envelopes, stuffing, sealing and mailing finished product; responsible for quality control through every phase of the mailing.
• Answers phones and fields questions directed to team from both internal and external customers. Coordinates and schedules meetings and appointments, including scheduling rooms, speakers, audio-visual equipment, food, invitations, brochures, publicity and travel arrangements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in communications or marketing in a not for profit organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, The Raiser's Edge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and strategically.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.