Development Coordinator

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation•Naperville, IL

1d•$44,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Turning Pointe strives to raise the quality of education supports for children and young adults with autism. As a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, it relies on partnership with volunteers, donors, school districts and employment partners to build a thriving cent for students learning with autism. Turning Pointe is looking for an entry-level, Development Coordinator that supports the organization’s fundraising efforts. This role provides administrative and logistical support to the Development team, assists with donor communications and helps coordinate special events and volunteer initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a career in non-profit fundraising and development. In support of its team members, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation offers PTO, medical, dental, and vision plans, pet insurance, HSA, FSA, EAP, life insurance, short-term disability and participation in a Simple IRA with company match.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Internship, volunteer, or part-time experience in non-profit, events, communications or customer service a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable learning new software systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

Interest in non-profit fundraising and mission-driven work
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong customer service mindset
Team-oriented and dependable

Responsibilities

Support online fundraising campaigns, peer-to-peer efforts, and sponsorship outreach efforts which includes materials preparation and fulfillment reporting
Assist with preparing and sending fundraising appeals (mail and email)
Track donations and campaign progress
Enter and maintain accurate donor information in the CRM database
Generate basic reports and provide general administrative support for the Development department
Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
Assist with planning and execution of fundraising and community events, including vendor coordination, registration, promotion, setup/breakdown, and post-event follow-up communications
Recruit, coordinate, and steward volunteers in collaboration with the team across events and initiatives
Cultivate and manage a calendar of volunteer days and corporate volunteering initiatives, aligning partner interests with organizational needs to maximize community impact.
Support post-volunteer follow-up communications and acknowledgments
Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned