Development & Engagement Coordinator

Erikson Institute • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This is a nonprofit development position at an accredited higher education institution. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, the Development & Engagement Coordinator supports Erikson's fundraising work across the full donor cycle -- from initial outreach and cultivation through stewardship and ongoing engagement. This is a hands-on generalist role that touches many parts of the development operation: helping donors feel connected to Erikson's mission, keeping fundraising activities running smoothly, and supporting the team across events, communications, and day-to-day relationship management. The coordinator will play a key role in supporting the annual fundraiser, Inspire Circle cultivation events, and donor stewardship activities. The role is a good fit for someone who is organized, people-oriented, comfortable with details, and eager to learn the full arc of nonprofit fundraising.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in development or a related field, with familiarity with donor lifecycle and fundraising workflows
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, warm, and appropriate donor correspondence.
• Experience with Mailchimp or a similar email marketing platform, including donor list segmentation and campaign support.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Comfortable working with donor databases; Raiser's Edge experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Raiser's Edge experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support donor stewardship activities by coordinating acknowledgments, follow-up communications, stewardship tracking, and engagement touchpoints for donors, trustees, and partners.
• Support prospect research by pulling together basic donor profiles, giving history, and relevant background to help the team prepare for outreach and fundraising conversations.
• Assist with preparation of donor briefings, guest lists, invitation lists, and background materials to support fundraising strategy and relationship management.
• Partner with Development staff to support annual giving, donor cultivation, stewardship outreach, and fundraising follow-up activities.
• Help ensure a high-touch and responsive donor experience through strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Track and update donor data related to the annual fundraiser and other campaigns, ensuring records are current and accurate throughout the giving cycle.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, RSVP tracking, and attendee management for Inspire Circle events, donor gatherings, and other development-related activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support for fundraising efforts, including meeting coordination, calendar support, and follow-up management.
• Assist with preparation of fundraising reports, stewardship updates, and development tracking materials for internal leadership and team meetings.
• Maintain organized workflows, process documentation, and operational systems to support efficient execution across Development activities.
• Support planning and execution of Inspire Circle gatherings, donor cultivation events, annual fundraiser activities, and other institutional engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate event logistics including invitations, registration tracking, nametags, seating lists, vendor coordination, and attendee communications.
• Partner with Development staff and external vendors to support smooth event execution and a strong guest experience.
• Assist with fundraising coordination activities including stewardship follow-up, sponsorship tracking, and donor engagement logistics.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve event coordination processes, stewardship workflows, and operational efficiency across fundraising activities.
• Handle post-event stewardship follow-up, including thank you outreach, attendance tracking, and record updates in Raiser's Edge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed