Development Analyst, West

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

Job summary

The Obama Foundation is seeking a Development Analyst, West to support the West Coast regional fundraising team. You will manage projects, draft briefing materials, coordinate donor trips, and maintain Salesforce data to enable efficient fundraising activities.

You will collaborate with ELT surrogates and Frontline Fundraisers, ensuring timely communications, accurate reporting, and well-organized meeting materials. A strong nonprofit operations background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional project manager with ability to plan and execute short- and long-term projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Salesforce or fundraising databases is a plus.
• Experience in nonprofit operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefing materials for external donor meetings.
• Coordinate trips and events for West Coast donors.
• Enter regional data into Salesforce and generate basic reports.
• Draft donor correspondence on behalf of ELT surrogates.
• Support West and Central Development processes as needed.
• Schedule team meetings; draft agendas and notes.
• Track next steps for projects and donor tours.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Salesforce

Nonprofit ops

Team collaboration

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 EmployerThe 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.