Development Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Data Entry
Development Coordinator
LaSalle Network is hiring for a Development Coordinator with a nonprofit development operations focus, known for building impactful donor relationships and advancing community initiatives. Our client, a prominent organization in Chicago, IL, is looking for a detail-oriented, solutions-minded Development Coordinator to support their growing development function in a hybrid environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to play a critical role in gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and data integrity – contributing directly to a developing, mission-driven organization.
The role offers potential for contract-to-hire transition for the right candidate, providing stability and growth in a collaborative setting.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming gifts accurately and efficiently; maintain clean donor and gift data.
- Prepare and send donor acknowledgement communications/letters in a timely manner.
- Support database work including data entry, data pulls, reporting, and general donor record maintenance.
- Assist with process improvement and adherence to established SOPs as the team continues to scale.
- Support additional development operations needs as required (e.g., compiling information, helping create basic materials like Power Points, administrative support tied to donor operations).
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with donor information and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in nonprofit development operations, specifically gift processing and donor acknowledgements.
- Experience working in a donor database/CRM (Virtuous strongly preferred; similar systems acceptable).
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of data accuracy.
- Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and ability to operate without overly prescriptive direction.
- Strong interpersonal skills / EQ and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in an environment that is building and evolving processes.
Key Details
- Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire - Compensation: $20 – $25 hourly
- Benefits:
LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. - Location:
Chicago, IL - Work Model:
Hybrid
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