Browse
Employers / Recruiters

Philanthropy Coordinator

Chicago, IL, US
Negotiable
Full-time
Continue
By pressing the button above, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy, and agree to receive email job alerts. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Job Title: Philanthropy Coordinator
Location: Chicago, IL- Congress Office
Department: Development & Fundraising
Schedule: Full-Time, M-F - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community through fundraising and donor engagement? As a Philanthropy Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in managing fundraising initiatives, organizing events, and building lasting relationships with donors and supporters. Your efforts will directly contribute to our mission of transforming lives through impactful programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Donor Relations & Fundraising: Assist in executing annual development strategies, cultivate relationships with new and existing donors, and support major donor planning.
  • Grant Writing: Prepare, write, and submit grant applications to secure funding from public and private sector opportunities.
  • Event Planning: Organize and execute fundraising events, coordinate logistics, and manage communications with donors, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Database Management: Maintain and update the donor database (Donor Perfect or equivalent), process donations, generate reports, and ensure timely acknowledgments.
  • Communications: Write and distribute donor thank-you letters, newsletters, appeals, and annual reports.
  • Social Media Management: Oversee the organization’s social media presence using tools like Hootsuite. Plan, create, and post content for platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
  • Research & Prospecting: Identify and cultivate potential donors and corporate sponsors.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and other staff to support fundraising strategies and activities.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Promote a culture of inclusivity in all communications and fundraising efforts.

What We’re Looking For?

Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
    • 2+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, event planning, or CRM/database management.
    • Nonprofit experience preferred.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools like Donor Perfect.
    • Social media management experience (Hootsuite knowledge is a plus).
    • Valid Illinois driver’s license with access to an insured vehicle.
    • Familiarity with the Chicago philanthropic and corporate community is a plus.
      • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.

      Why Join Us?

      • Impactful Work: Help drive the success of our mission and make a difference in the community.
      • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive, passionate team.
      • Professional Growth: Develop your skills in philanthropy and fundraising.


      Benefits, Full-time:

      • Health, Dental, Vision
      • Life Insurance
      • Short/Long-Term Disability options
      • 403(b) Retirement
      • Paid Time off (PTO)
      • Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
      • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

      Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

      COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.

      Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


      Ready to Make an Impact?
      Apply today and help us transform lives through meaningful fundraising initiatives.


      Last updated on Jan 28, 2025

      See more

      About the company

      More jobs at youth-outreach-services-inc

      Analyzing

      Melrose Park, Illinois

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Illinois

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Melrose Park, Illinois

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Illinois

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Illinois

       · 

      30+ days ago

      More jobs like this

      Analyzing
      Manager Consulting (m|w|d)€8,300 / month
      ANGEHEUERT Recruiting ·  Recruiting- und Personalvermittlungsdienstleistungen

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      E-Commerce COO & Founder at your own start-up (100 % remote) (m/f/d)
      EWOR GmbH ·  Innovationsberatung für nachhaltiges Wachstum

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Influencer Marketing Praktikant:in (m/f/x)
      Clark Germany GmbH ·  Digitale Versicherungsplattform für Kunden

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Delaware

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Praktikum im Category Management (m/w/x)
      Wayfair ·  Online-Möbel und -Einrichtungsshop

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Quereinstieg als PR Manager (m/w/d) - Journalistischer Background
      getpress ·  Onlinedruckerei für individuelle Druckprodukte

      Berlin, Berlin

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Engagement Manager / Remote ( Denver, CO ), 6 Months Contract $132k+
      Q
      qmjdnwxbt2xo6cgd4v07xzcp6xs8h801acdvz0k17y2rbydx0aqkiiztec0x7k5r

      Denver, Colorado

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Ecommerce Advertising Specialist$132k+
      Z
      z1jdnwvsl6ckfah57w51w0ybh73vlo09791ws6svfl6o610e858y169jdhdqs4jb

      New York, New York

       · 

      30+ days ago

      PR Executive
      B
      burson-cohn-and-wolfe-apac

      Petaling Jaya, Selangor

       · 

      30+ days ago

      Developed by Blake and Linh in the US and Vietnam.
      We're interested in hearing what you like and don't like! Live chat with our founder or join our Discord
      Changelog
      🚀 LaunchpadNov 27
      Create a site and sell services based on your resume.
      🔥 Job search dashboardNov 13
      Revamped job search UI with a sortable grid, live filtering, bookmarks, and application tracking.
      🫡 Cover letter instructionsSep 27
      New Studio settings give you control over AI output.
      ✨ Cover Letter StudioAug 9
      Automatically generate cover letters for any job.
      🎯 Suggested filtersAug 6
      Copilot suggests additional filters above the results.
      ⚡️ Quick applicationsAug 2
      Apply to jobs using info from your resume. Initial coverage of ~200k jobs in Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands.
      🧠 Job AnalysisJul 12
      Have Copilot read job descriptions and extract out key info you want to know. Click "Analyze All" to try it out. Click on the Copilot's gear icon to customize the prompt.
      © 2024 RemoteAmbitionAffiliate · Privacy · Terms · Sitemap · Status