Development Analyst, West

Obama Foundation•US CA Remote, CA

4d•$51,965 - $64,980•Remote

About The Position

At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action. Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community. Purpose of the Role As a member of the Development team, the Development Analyst, West will play a critical role in the functioning of the West Coast - the largest regional team. The Development Analyst, West will serve in an administrative and support capacity. Analysts are responsible for providing both project management and administrative support to their team so that team members are able to maximize their time on fundraising activities. As the Development Analyst, West, you will report directly to the Director of Development, West.

Requirements

Exceptional project manager – effectively plans and executes short- and long-term projects.
Communicates proactively and collaborates effectively with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Exceptional communication – written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Previous Salesforce or other fundraising database experience is a plus.
Previous development or general nonprofit operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external donor meetings.
Lead scheduling, trackers, memos, and support on events for Presidential and ELT swings to the West coast region.
Accurately and promptly enter the regional teams’ data into Salesforce, and construct and format basic reports.
Draft meeting requests, thank-you notes, etc. to donors on behalf of Executive Leadership Team (ELT) surrogates, as needed.
Assist in maintaining, improving, or designing new internal department processes as needed, with Frontline Fundraisers’ perspectives in mind. Serve as the liaison between the West fundraising team and Central Development.
Manage/schedule team meetings, draft agendas and disseminate to the appropriate team members before the meeting. Help with retreat and other annual meeting execution.
For select projects or meetings, including support of regional events or Obama Presidential Center donor tours, track next steps and ensure completion.
Other duties as assigned.