Donor Relations & Events Coordinator Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

The Donor Relations & Events Coordinator plays a critical role on the Resource Development team by managing donor engagement, coordinating fundraising and stewardship events, and overseeing donor database systems. This position maintains a portfolio of foundation and corporate donors, supports grant writing and tracking, and ensures accurate and timely gift entry and reporting through NHS's CRM system. The coordinator is also the key liaison to NHS's Metro Board, supporting their fundraising and community engagement activities.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Relations & Stewardship

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.

Events Coordination

Plan and execute in-person and virtual fundraising and stewardship events, including logistics, vendor coordination, communications, and sponsor/donor cultivation.
Solicit and track event sponsor ships, 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.

Grants & Fundraising Support

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.

Data Management & Reporting

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.

Administrative & Cross-Team Support

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

$52,500 annually

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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education

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

Experience

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.

Desired Skills

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,…