Philanthropy Coordinator

Trinity Health

3d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a Philanthropy Coordinator and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: The Philanthropy Coordinator provides centralized support for the IL/IN Regional Office of Philanthropy, working closely with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives and operations. The Philanthropy Coordinator serves as a power user of Blackbaud CRM by owning the gift entry and donor acknowledgement process, documenting and supporting fundraising initiatives and activities, maintaining accurate donor records, and creating lists and reports.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 4 years of job-related experience
Experience working with relational databases and data entry systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on professionalism
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and/or fundraising experience
Experience with Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain donor records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality within the CRM system (Blackbaud)
Oversee the full gift entry process, including deposits, batch uploads, and timely donor acknowledgements
Support fundraising initiatives by documenting donor interactions, prospect plans, and campaign activities
Coordinate meetings, calendars, and events, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-ups
Draft and prepare written communications such as presentations, correspondence, and donor materials
Assist with planning and execution of donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition activities
Provide reporting support by generating donor lists, performance reports, and fundraising analytics
Manage department communications, including phone and inbox inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses
Perform office management tasks such as supply ordering, expense tracking, reimbursements, and operational support
Represent the Office of Philanthropy at events, including occasional evenings and weekends
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Perform additional duties as assigned