Advancement & Marketing Lead: Donor Engagement & Events

Wgaesf; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation

Vacation & PTO

Hybrid schedule

Walkable to transit

Job summary

Canal Shores is seeking an Advancement and Marketing Manager (Entry/Mid-Level) to support donor data integrity and communications. The role manages the Little Green Light database, coordinates donor newsletters and impact reporting, and leads fundraising and community events.

The position is hybrid in Evanston, IL, with responsibilities spanning data administration, event design, and outreach efforts to grow engagement and funding for the organization.

Qualifications

• CRM databases required; familiarity with LGL preferred.
• Proven data entry and donor records management experience.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events and donor communications.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Customer-service oriented with collaboration and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify gift data in the LGL database with donor and gift details.
• Ensure accurate donor data entry per internal guidelines in LGL.
• Lead major initiatives like the Match Program/Owl Club and fundraising events.
• Prepare and send solicitation letters with Advancement Team.
• Run LGL queries and exports to maintain data accuracy.
• Assist in data clean-up and suggest improvements to tracking methods.
• Design and manage events: websites, registrations, sponsorships, auctions.
• Support event financial reporting and post-event wrap-up.
• Communicate with constituents via newsletters and Donor Impact reports.
• Strengthen public profile and coordinate PR opportunities; refresh website.

Skills

CRM databases

Data entry

Donor relations

Event planning

AI tools

Communication

Tools

LGL database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canal Shores is seeking an Advancement and Marketing Manager (Entry/Mid-Level) to support donor data integrity and communications. The role manages the Little Green Light database, coordinates donor newsletters and impact reporting, and leads fundraising and community events.

The position is hybrid in Evanston, IL, with responsibilities spanning data administration, event design, and outreach efforts to grow engagement and funding for the organization.