Central Development Analyst

Obama Foundation•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Development Analyst will play a critical role in the functioning of the department. The primary responsibility of the Central Development Analyst will be to provide administrative support to the Development department’s leadership team. This includes accurately managing their calendars and tracking and executing on follow-up items, thereby ensuring they are dedicating their time to their highest priorities. You will work closely with the Director of Development Administration to advance a diverse portfolio of project management functions that touch all aspects of the Development team, including surrogate support and coordination and staff development initiatives (professional development, staff retreats, etc.).

Requirements

Communicates proactively and collaborates effectively with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Strong prioritization skills to effectively juggle short-term and long-term tasks and responsibilities in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional project manager – effectively plans and executes short- and long-term projects.
Exceptional communication – written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Collect and disseminate all background materials necessary for the Development leadership team to participate fully in internal and external meetings, to maintain expertise in all current and future Foundation efforts relevant to donors and prospects, and to monitor relevant developments in the field of philanthropy.
For select projects or meetings, track next steps and ensure completion.
Ensure that all stakeholders who have contact with the Development team experience warm and exceptional customer service.
On an as needed basis, manage calendars for members of the Development leadership team.
On an as needed basis, book travel and accommodations for the Development leadership team.
Ensure that all expense reimbursements are submitted accurately and on time.
Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external donor meetings.
Draft meeting agendas and disseminate to the appropriate team members before the meeting.
Accurately and promptly enter the Development leadership team’s data into Salesforce.
Conduct background research on prospects, as needed.
On an as needed basis, contribute to the successful operations of other Development subteams.