Board Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Lyric Opera of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403B

401(k) with company match

PTO

Life/AD&D

Complimentary tickets

Job summary

Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking a development administrator to support the Guild Board of Directors, Chapters Executive Board, and Ryan Opera Center Board. The role focuses on board management, event support, and donor relations to advance Lyric’s mission.

You will maintain board records in Tessitura, prepare meeting materials, track dues and engagement, and help plan fundraising Galas and related events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1+ years experience in Development or related field.
• 1+ years experience working directly with a volunteer board.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Tessitura CRM.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lyric’s Guild Board and Ryan Opera Center Board activities in alignment with Lyric’s mission.
• Provide concierge-level service to board members and manage day-to-day board functions.
• Maintain accurate board contact records in Tessitura and related files.
• Develop relationships with board members focusing on engagement and giving.
• Track board engagement and participation through databases and files.
• Prepare and distribute board meeting materials, packets, reports, agendas; record minutes.
• Support board-related events including Gala, Moonlight Social, All Chapters Social.
• Assist with fundraising Galas and related activities.
• Role may evolve with leadership needs.

Skills

Development experience

Board governance exposure

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tessitura

Job description

Lyric Opera of Chicago is seeking a development administrator to support the Guild Board of Directors, Chapters Executive Board, and Ryan Opera Center Board. The role focuses on board management, event support, and donor relations to advance Lyric’s mission.

You will maintain board records in Tessitura, prepare meeting materials, track dues and engagement, and help plan fundraising Galas and related events.