Development Analyst, West

Obama Foundation; California City (CA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Obama Foundation seeks a Development Analyst, West to support the West Coast fundraising team with project management and admin tasks. You will help maximize time on donor engagement and coordinate West Coast activities, reporting to the Director of Development, West.

Responsibilities include preparing briefing materials, coordinating donor trips, updating Salesforce, drafting donor correspondence, and improving internal processes. Remote role based on the West Coast.

Qualifications

• Exceptional project manager who can plan and execute short- and long-term initiatives.
• Proactive communicator and collaborator to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefing materials for donor meetings.
• Coordinate lead trips and West Coast events.
• Enter regional data into Salesforce and generate basic reports.
• Draft donor correspondence for ELT surrogates.
• Support West team and Central Development with processes.
• Manage team meetings, agendas, and retreats.
• Coordinate projects and donor tours at Obama Presidential Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action.

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community.

Purpose of the Role As a member of the Development team, the Development Analyst, West will play a critical role in the functioning of the West Coast - the largest regional team. The Development Analyst, West will serve in an administrative and support capacity. Analysts are responsible for providing both project management and administrative support to their team so that team members are able to maximize their time on fundraising activities. As the Development Analyst, West, you will report directly to the Director of Development, West.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Briefing Materials : Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external donor meetings.
• Lead Trip Coordination: Lead scheduling, trackers, memos, and support on events for Presidential and ELT swings to the West coast region.
• CRM Data Entry : Accurately and promptly enter the regional teams’ data into Salesforce, and construct and format basic reports.
• Donor Correspondence : Draft meeting requests, thank-you notes, etc. to donors on behalf of Executive Leadership Team (ELT) surrogates, as needed.
• Central Development Support and West Team Coordination : Assist in maintaining, improving, or designing new internal department processes as needed, with Frontline Fundraisers’ perspectives in mind. Serve as the liaison between the West fundraising team and Central Development.
• Meeting Management : Manage/schedule team meetings, draft agendas and disseminate to the appropriate team members before the meeting. Help with retreat and other annual meeting execution.
• Project Coordination : For select projects or meetings, including support of regional events or Obama Presidential Center donor tours, track next steps and ensure completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Background research reports.
• Quality briefing materials.
• Meeting agenda and minutes.
• Accurate Salesforce data.
• Administrative systems for team operating effectiveness.
• Project tracking reports.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional project manager – effectively plans and executes short- and long-term projects.
• Communicates proactively and collaborates effectively with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication – written and verbal.
• Previous Salesforce or other fundraising database experience is a plus.
• Previous development or general nonprofit operations experience is a plus.

The salary range for this role is between $51,965 and $64,980.

This is a remote role based on the West Coast.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.