Development Coordinator

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL • Chicago, IL

5d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter with excellent project management skills to join our team as a Development Coordinator. This position supports the work of the Development department with responsibilities in gift acknowledgment and stewardship, grant management, database management, volunteer coordination, supporting fundraising initiatives and event planning, and communications.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Customer service focus
• Demonstrated knowledge of business etiquette & protocol
• Strong time management, project management and organizational skills
• An ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and deadline-sensitive environment
• Willingness to travel between campuses and event locations
• Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours
• Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal and social skills as well as an ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies.

Nice To Haves

• Fundraising and Grant Writing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Grant Management
• Track grant reporting deadlines, draft grant reports, draft grant applications and facilitate data collection from relevant departments
• Coordinate grantor audits and site visits.
• Interface with finance on payment schedules, budget updates.
• Gift Acknowledgment and Database Management
• Process gift acknowledgments and provide tax receipts
• Own database management, insuring that donor records are updated and accurate in Every Action
• Donor Research, Outreach and Solicitation
• Complete prospect research in support of development efforts.
• Author and coordinate LEARN donor newsletters and other communications
• Manage the annual appeal including facilitating board solicitations.
• Special Events, Donor, Partner Meetings
• Conduct research and craft presentation materials for meetings with key stakeholders
• Assist Development Office with Special Events
• Represent LEARN at meetings and events
• Board Development Committee
• Coordinate board development committee meetings
• Draft the quarterly board report

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal time, & paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Contribution of 4.5% + 4.5% matching with a 2-year vesting period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level