Development Coordinator

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Coordinator at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago supports the Development/Major Gifts team by coordinating donor relations, donor events and fundraising campaigns. Under the Executive Director, you will manage project timelines, assist with donor outreach, prepare reports and leadership briefings, and maintain files and donor records in CRM.

You will help with event logistics, guest lists, registrations and invitations, and research potential donors to advance SAIC's

Qualifications

• Supports the execution of fundraising activities and cultivation events, including managing project timelines, assisting with donor outreach, and other related materials.
• Assists with preparing reports and briefings for leadership.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, drafting communications for gift officers, and maintaining files and donor records in CRM.
• Supports the administrative aspects of events, including formatting and reviewing guest lists for accuracy, assisting with registrations/invitations, and other event logistics.
• Provides support to the team in the research and identification of potential donors.
• Prepares and distributes fundraising materials.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of fundraising activities and cultivation events, including managing project timelines, assisting with donor outreach, and other related materials.
• Assists with preparing reports and briefings for leadership.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, drafting communications for gift officers, and maintaining files and donor records in CRM.
• Supports the administrative aspects of events, including formatting and reviewing guest lists for accuracy, assisting with registrations/invitations, and other event logistics.
• Provides support to the team in the research and identification of potential donors.
• Prepares and distributes fundraising materials.

Job description

About SAIC

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

About The Department

The Advancement Office at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) plays a vital role in supporting the school’s mission to educate and empower the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Advancement partners strategically with the internal and external stakeholders to build enduring relationships, secure philanthropic support and steward resources that enhance the students experience, fuel academic excellence and strengthen SAIC’s impact locally and globally. The team leads a broad range of activities including fundraising, major and planned giving, advancement services and operations, alumni engagement and donor relations. By leveraging best-in-class systems, data insights and creative engagement strategies. Advancement ensures that SAIC can continue to provide world –class resources – from faculty support and scholarship funding to state-of-the-art facilities and innovative programs. Collaborations across departments, thoughtful stewardship and a commitment to community and creative are at the heart of the office’s work.

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the Development/Major Gifts team by managing and coordinating all activities related to donor relations, donor events, fundraising campaigns, and other initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Executive Director, supports the execution of fundraising activities and cultivation events, including managing project timelines, assisting with donor outreach, and other related materials.
• Assists with preparing reports and briefings for leadership.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, drafting communications for gift officers, and maintaining files and donor records in CRM.
• Supports the administrative aspects of events, including formatting and reviewing guest lists for accuracy, assisting with registrations/invitations, and other event logistics.
• Provides support to the team in the research and identification of potential donors.
• Prepares and distributes fundraising materials.