Development Operations Lead for Fundraising

American Cancer Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

American Cancer Society is seeking a detail‑oriented fundraising operations coordinator in Chicago. You will support multi‑million-dollar portfolios, assist event managers, and help ensure timely execution of plans and revenue targets.

The role emphasizes collaborating across teams, managing tasks, and delivering high‑quality customer service to volunteers and partners. A strong foundation in Microsoft Office and CRM tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Typically 3+ years of event support, fundraising operations, or comparable administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundraising and event execution support to achieve revenue targets.
• Assist with planning, timelines, logistics, and stakeholder coordination.
• Process donations and payments, track expenses, and ensure policy compliance.
• Input and maintain information in CRM systems and generate reports.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce/CRM

Auction/event tools

Job description

American Cancer Society is seeking a detail‑oriented fundraising operations coordinator in Chicago. You will support multi‑million-dollar portfolios, assist event managers, and help ensure timely execution of plans and revenue targets.

The role emphasizes collaborating across teams, managing tasks, and delivering high‑quality customer service to volunteers and partners. A strong foundation in Microsoft Office and CRM tools is essential.