Development & Communications Coordinator

Tapestry 360 Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tapestry 360 Health is seeking a Development & Communications Coordinator to advance fundraising and awareness through storytelling, digital campaigns, and donor-focused content. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will collaborate with leadership, program teams, and partners to communicate impact and value to donors and the community.

You will create digital and print materials, manage campaigns, maintain websites and platforms, and support events like the Fall Gala and Spring Golf

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in fundraising communications.
• Experience developing written and visual content for digital, print, social media, email, websites, campaigns, or organizational publications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and copywriting skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, campaigns, or communication deliverables simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor solicitations and campaign materials.
• Coordinate the preparation, design, production, and distribution of Annual Impact Report and donor publications.
• Execute donor engagement communications across email, digital fundraising platforms, social media, and other approved channels.
• Create, edit, format, and produce digital and print materials and coordinate with external vendors.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events and community engagement activities.

Skills

Storytelling

Copywriting

Campaign management

Donor communications

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Constant Contact

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Meta advertising

Social media management tools

Job description

Tapestry 360 Health is a mission-driven, patient-centered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services to a diverse and underserved population. As a Health Resources and Services Administration-designated health center operating under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, Tapestry serves as a critical safety-net provider, ensuring access to high-quality, equitable care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.With a workforce of approximately 250 employees and an annual operating budget of $44 million, the organization is advancing a deliberate strategy focused on financial sustainability, operational rigor, and long-term community impact. Key priorities include strengthening core infrastructure, expanding value-based care arrangements to align reimbursement with outcomes, and optimizing participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to reinvest resources into patient care. Through this integrated approach, Tapestry 360 Health is positioned to sustain and scale mission-critical services for the communities it serves well into the future.Summary: The Development & Communications Coordinator supports Tapestry 360 Health's fundraising, donor engagement, community visibility, and organizational communications through compelling storytelling, digital communications, marketing, and event support. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role works closely with Development, organizational leadership, program teams, and external partners to communicate Tapestry's mission, impact, and value to donors, patients, community partners, and other stakeholders. The Coordinator executes communications and marketing initiatives that strengthen philanthropic engagement, increase awareness of Tapestry's programs and services, and support organizational priorities. The position is responsible for creating digital and print content, supporting fundraising campaigns and events, maintaining communication platforms, coordinating creative vendors, and using engagement data to continuously improve outreach strategies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Development & Fundraising Communications• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and Development team to prepare donor solicitations, fundraising appeals, sponsorship proposals, stewardship communications, and campaign materials that support donor cultivation, retention, and philanthropic giving.• Coordinates donor-focused impact stories and fundraising content that demonstrate the outcomes of philanthropic support, incorporating program information, patient stories, and community impact data provided by appropriate departments.• Coordinate the preparation, design, production, and distribution of Tapestry's Annual Impact Report and other donor stewardship publications, including gathering departmental contributions, organizing content, coordinating revisions, and supporting publication timelines.• Execute current and potential donor engagement communications across email, digital fundraising platforms, social media, and other approved channels to support fundraising campaigns, donor recognition, sponsorship opportunities, and stewardship activities.Digital Content & Campaign Execution• Prepare, and distribute digital content supporting Tapestry's fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorship opportunities, and Development department initiatives through approved communication channels.• Implement digital fundraising campaigns using email communications platforms, social media, and approved digital advertising tools, coordinating campaign materials, audience lists, scheduling, and distribution in collaboration with the CDO and Development team.• Maintain and update Development-related website content, including, but not limited to, donation pages, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities, and donor recognition materials, coordinating technical changes with the organization’s web developer.• Track and compile digital fundraising campaign results, including email engagement, donation-page activity, campaign responses, and other established metrics, and provide reports to the CDO to support evaluation of fundraising, outreach, and engagement initiatives.Content Production & Creative Support• Create, edit, format, and produce digital and print materials, including brochures, presentations, signage, newsletters, promotional materials, branded merchandise, and other collateral to support fundraising, donor engagement, community outreach, and organizational initiatives.• Apply established organizational branding, messaging, and visual identity standards across digital and print materials, ensuring consistency, accuracy, accessibility, and professional presentation in accordance with approved guidelines.• Design and prepare visual content, graphics, promotional materials, and digital assets using Canva and other approved creative tools, adapting materials for various audiences, communication platforms, and organizational needs.• Coordinate the production and delivery of creative materials with external vendors, including printers, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and web developers, by obtaining quotes, communicating project specifications, tracking deliverables, and ensuring completion within established timelines and approved budgets.Fundraising Events & Community Engagement Support• Supports the planning and execution of Tapestry's fundraising and community events, including the annual Fall Gala and Spring Golf Outing.• Develops event communications and materials, including invitations, sponsorship materials, webpages, presentations, signage, videos, scripts, and recognition materials.• Collaborates with Development and organizational teams to promote community initiatives, organizational programs, and events that increase awareness of Tapestry's mission and impact.Organizational Communications & Project Support• Coordinate the preparation, formatting, and distribution of internal communications, staff announcements, organizational updates, and departmental messaging in collaboration with leadership and appropriate departments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely dissemination through approved communication channels.• Research emerging trends, communication tools, fundraising practices, and community engagement opportunities relevant to Tapestry's mission; compile findings and share recommendations with the Chief Development Officer to support departmental initiatives and approved communication activities.• Coordinate multiple communications, marketing, and Development projects simultaneously, maintaining project schedules, tracking deliverables, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring assignments are completed within established timelines and quality standards.• Provide administrative, creative, and operational support for special projects and organizational initiatives, including preparing materials, coordinating departmental requests, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with implementation of approved activities.• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the CDO and Development team’s objectives, organizational communications, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement activities.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Education and/or Experience:• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in fundraising communications.• Demonstrated experience developing written and visual content for digital, print, social media, email, websites, campaigns, or organizational publications.• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and copywriting skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.• Experience managing multiple projects, campaigns, or communication deliverables simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills, including experience with Canva or comparable design platforms.• Experience with digital communication and marketing platforms, including social media, email marketing, website content management, and digital analytics.• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership, staff, donors, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders.• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Design, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.• Experience supporting fundraising, donor communications, annual giving, sponsorships, or nonprofit development initiatives.• Experience working within an FQHC, healthcare organization, nonprofit organization, or other mission-driven environment.• Experience with WordPress, Constant Contact or similar email marketing platforms, social media management tools, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta advertising.• Experience supporting fundraising events, community events, annual reports, or donor-facing publications.Language Skills:• Bi-lingual preferredCompetencies:• Storytelling & Strategic Communications – Translates organizational programs, outcomes, and impact into compelling communications for diverse audiences.• Development & Donor Engagement – Understands how communications, storytelling, campaigns, and events support fundraising and donor relationships.• Digital Marketing & Analytics – Uses digital platforms and performance data to strengthen engagement and improve campaign effectiveness.• Creative & Brand Management – Produces high-quality communications while maintaining consistent organizational messaging, branding, and visual standards.• Project Management & Collaboration – Effectively manages multiple priorities and partners across departments and with external vendors to deliver projects on time.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, speaking, and working at a computer.• Requires regular use of computers, phones, cameras, presentation equipment, and other standard office and communication technology.• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms with staff, donors, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders.• May require lifting, carrying, or moving event materials, marketing materials, signage, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.• Requires occasional travel between Tapestry locations and external event or community locations.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work is performed in a professional healthcare, administrative, community, and event environment with frequent interaction across departments and with external stakeholders.• The position requires managing multiple projects, competing deadlines, and changing organizational priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.• Work may occur at Tapestry health centers, administrative offices, fundraising events, community events, and other external locations.• Evening and weekend availability is required periodically to support fundraising events, community activities, organizational events, and other Development initiatives.Benefits: Tapestry 360 Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, continuing education support and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $63,000 -$73,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational needs.EEO StatementTapestry 360 Health is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or parental status, arrest or conviction record (as permitted by law), receipt of an order of protection, use of protected leave (including FMLA and VESSA), or any other status protected by applicable law.American with Disabilities Act (ADA) StatementTapestry 360 Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.Tapestry 360 Health reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.