Donor Relations Coordinator | Chicago, IL

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  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Company: Communities In Schools Of Chicago

ing program s and events to support the fundraising goals of the team. This person will also work with the Board of Directors and Leadership Council to identify prospective supporters , cultivate and solicit them, and successfully steward current donors. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and cultivate prospective donors; solicit , close and steward gifts between $ 500 -$10,000 Lead the planning and execution of donor events, which include but are not limited to, school visits, Inspiring Futures field trips, at-home events and gatherings Work alongside the Development Team to plan and implement annual touchpoints geared towards donors giving under $10,000 annually , including an annual solicitation letter,

Inspiring Change Giving Circle, email campaigns , and newsletters.

This includes : P rogram planning and implementation Maintaining a s tewardship calendar M anaging-up to ensure other team members are in touch with their donors, and accurately tracking data in CRM Support the fundraising team as CIS of Chicago launches a multi-year initiative aimed at raising $5 5 M.

Responsibilities for the coordinator include, but are not limited to : I dentif ying prospects through research and Board and Council leads O versee ing metrics and tracking C onven ing meetings, deliverables, and hold ing team members accountable for goal s A ccurately track ing all campaign data in CR M P rovid

ing regular reporting on metrics and progress; and S upport ing donor communications, which may include content generation.

Work with the fundraising team to leverage and manage donor relationships through a proactive donor stewardship plan Have i n - person or virtual meetings with donors and prospects , as needed (goals to be determined annually) Identify new prospective donors to ensure a sufficient pipeline at all levels, including the identification of donors with larger capacity ($10,000+) for Development T eam leadership to pursue Develop fundraising programs and new revenue streams for continued revenue growth Write / prepare letters of request, donor proposals, and other donor communication , as applicable Support the Development T eam in outreach and fundraising activities Support a culture of gratitude in donor cultivation and stewardship Other duties as assigned as part of a collaborative team DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: Understanding of and commitment to the mission of CIS of Chicago Capacity to interact comfortably with major donors and our Board Directors Able to work occasional evenings and weekends Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising or sales goals Ability to work both collaboratively and independent ly A bility to respect and protect confidential donor information QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree Preferred t wo to four years' experience in fundraising or a related field, with strong track record of success Highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Superior writing and organizational skills with exceptional follow-through abilities See full job description for details and organizational information.

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