Development & Communications Coordinator Chicago Christian Nonprofit

Position Summary

Mission:

USA is seeking a mission-driven Development & Communications leader to grow financial support and expand the reach of our ministry, including promoting the book More Church Than Church
. This role blends donor engagement, book promotion, and digital marketing to help fuel life‑change among people rebuilding after incarceration, addiction, and gang involvement. This is a Chicago area role.

• 1. Fundraising & Donor Development (~40%)
  • Integrate new donors and contacts into donor management pipeline
  • Execute monthly donor communication (email, print, updates)
  • Research grant & foundation opportunities
  • Assist with grant writing and reporting
  • Manage email marketing (Mailer Lite, etc.)
  • Oversee website updates and blog content
  • Maintain consistent messaging across social media channels
• 2. Book Promotion & Revenue Growth (~40%)
  • Execute marketing for More Church Than Church
  • Coordinate launch campaigns (Amazon, email, social media)
  • Build partnerships with churches, ministries, and networks
  • Manage speaking/event/podcast opportunities tied to the book
  • Track sales and develop ongoing promotion strategy
• 3. Program and Event Support (~20%)
  • Participate in and support weekly program events
  • Build relationships with partner churches
  • Support special projects as assigned

• Passion for Christian ministry and alignment with Mission:
  
  USA values ()
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or nonprofit development
• Comfortable with digital tools (email platforms, CRM, social media)
• Highly relational, team oriented and self‑motivated, with ability to work independently
• High School Diploma:
  Some college or college degree preferred

• Experience in faith-based or urban ministry
• Book marketing or content promotion experience

• Chicagoland location with reliable transportation to weekly program events
• Candidates will be asked to submit 2 writing samples with a reference who can verify authorship
• Candidates will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of social media contributions
• Candidates will be asked to provide a reference who can speak to their ability to work independently and provide tangible results

• Salary: $50,000–$55,000
• Bonus tied to book sales and speaking bookings: $2,000 - $5,000
• Flexible / hybrid work possible
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits are not included with this role at this time
• Opportunity for growth as funding increases