Development Coordinator

American Lung Association • Chicago, IL

10d • $46,800 - $51,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Development Coordinator works together with the Development Team to coordinate the annual Fight For Air Climb (Oakbrook Terrace) and LUNG FORCE Walk events. Responsible for achieving revenue goals through participant and team recruitment and relationship building. Plays a key role in the execution of events through the management of volunteers, timeline, logistics, event collateral, and platform management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required, preferably in Non-Profit Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One or two years of fundraising experience preferred with experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Superb organizational and time management skills with an excellent attention to detail and independent follow through in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills with website communication, social media and database systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude; comfortable working with all levels of staff
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Responsibilities

• Together with the Development Manager, implement the area development plan through special events and other revenue sources.
• Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events.
• Recruit, train & supervise event day volunteers.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Execute the constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
• Work together with members of the events team to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
• Participate in the creation, planning and implementation of new and existing projects.
• Coordinate and oversee event logistics: develop and monitor event project timelines and implementation.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve favorable prices that ensure adherence to established budget.
• Prepare and monitor ongoing event progress reports.
• Recruit, coordinate and coach community event team captains and volunteers.
• Cultivate relationships and effectively engage volunteers.
• Work with the Development Team to increase event participation and revenue.
• Serve as liaison for customer service and troubleshooting for signature events and internal kickoffs.
• Serve as location lead for the development of event websites and content updates, utilizing ALA best practices, software and guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation of e-communications, mailings and donor acknowledgements.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications department to create and disseminate special events promotional materials.
• Oversee the utilization of ALA databases and e-commerce platforms, Donor Drive & ROI, serves as special events lead on ROI.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Development Manager or Executive Director.

Benefits

• 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year
• 12 company-paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions

What This Job Offers

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