Advancement Coordinator
(full-time, salaried)
Position Summary:
The Advancement Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the fundraising goals of Loaves & Fishes through donor research, database administration, event support, stewardship, analytics, and other activities. This position helps ensure that the Advancement Department’s fundraising strategies are data-driven and effectively executed, contributing directly to the organization’s mission and impact. The Advancement Coordinator reports to the Director of Annual Giving.
Responsibilities
- Execute the stewardship strategy including new donor welcome cards, donor-versaries, management of the Gratitude Group, and other touch points.
- Provide donor research.
- Assist the team in maximizing use of the donor database by efficiently tracking communications and contacts, entering data, generating reports, and leveraging available database tools.
- Process thank you letters for identified donors.
- Coordinate matching gift program in collaboration with the Finance Team.
- Provide event assistance including sponsorship communications, auction management, pre- and post-event follow-up.
- Coordinate meetings of key staff and constituents.
- Manage pass-through gift portals such as Benevity, Cyber grants etc.
- Support the CEO and Advancement Department initiatives and projects as needed.
- Stay abreast of emerging donor platforms and processes.
- Advance the mission, vision, and goals of Loaves & Fishes in concert with the Advancement Team and senior leadership.
- Embody the Loaves & Fishes values of Compassion, Dignity, Health, Hope and Service, as well as DEI principles.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field
- Database experience
- Tech savvy with aptitude for adapting to ever-changing digital platforms
- High level of proficiency in Excel
- Detail oriented
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate with other team members
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Passion for the mission of Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants protected by law are encouraged to apply.
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30,000 - $50,000,$50,000 - $99,999
Position Location: Fox Valley Region (Outside Aurora)
