Donor Relations and Events Coordinator - Now Hiring

• Maintain and enhance relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors through regular communication, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities. 
• Assist in preparing donor-facing materials including letters, impact reports, and campaign updates. 
• Support the execution of donor recognition efforts and personalized outreach. 
• Track donor engagement activities in NHS’s CRM system.

• Plan and execute in-person and virtual fundraising and stewardship events, including logistics, vendor coordination, communications, and sponsor/donor cultivation. 
• Solicit and track event sponsorships, donations, and in-kind contributions. 
• Manage event registrations, guest lists, follow-up communications, and post-event evaluations. 
• Provide administrative and planning support for Metro Board-led fundraising events. 

• Support full range of grant activities, including writing, submitting, and reporting for foundation and corporate sources. 
• Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. 
• Partner with the finance team to gather data and complete budget components and financial reports for funders. 
• Track grant deadlines and deliverables using the CRM system.

• Maintain accurate donor and gift records in NHS’s CRM system, including data entry, donor segmentation, and gift acknowledgment. 
• Generate regular fundraising and performance reports, donor lists, and campaign summaries. 
• Manage gift processing, matching gifts, recurring donations, and donor acknowledgment letters.

• Coordinate logistics for donor meetings, committee meetings, and internal events (e.g., room bookings, meals, AV, materials). 
• Attend and document key meetings, including development committee and Metro Board meetings. 
• Support the Resource Development team on special projects and organizational priorities as needed.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• NHS offers a comprehensive benefits package.  We also offer a team spirit, which strives for excellence in customer service.

• Minimum of a high school diploma required; an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, or related activities. Experience in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or relationship-management environment strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and/or community development is a plus. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. 
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured personal vehicle are required. This position requires regular travel throughout the City of Chicago - including to NHS’ target neighborhoods, branch offices, event venues, and donor sites—often on short notice and outside standard business hours. Reliable, independent transportation is an essential function of the role; public transit alone will not satisfy this requirement. Given the regular travel demands of this role across NHS locations, donor sites, and event venues, the incumbent must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured personal transportation as a condition of employment. 
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for events and meetings. 
• Technology: Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CRM systems, especially Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge NXT, is highly desired; database management required. Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems.

• Ability to write and edit Donor communications and grants. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and with volunteers. 
• Ability to interpret and report on financial and donor data.

• Regularly required to talk or hear. 
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation details: 52500-52500 Yearly Salary

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