Donor Engagement & Annual Giving Specialist

silvercross; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital Foundation is seeking an Annual Giving Coordinator to advance philanthropy through annual giving campaigns, donor recognition, and targeted communications. You will develop donor-centered stories, manage stewardship initiatives, and collaborate with leadership on strategies to grow donor participation and revenue.

The role includes coordinating marketing materials, managing event collateral, and supporting donor cultivation activities to strengthen relationships and

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional storytelling, donor-centered writing, and content development abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, digital appeals, Employee Giving, Volunteer Giving, Medical Staff Giving, and other donor engagement initiatives.
• Lead donor stewardship and recognition programs, including donor impact reporting, appreciation initiatives, and acknowledgment communications.
• Develop donor-centered communications and stories that demonstrate philanthropic impact and strengthen donor relationships.
• Monitor donor engagement and giving trends to identify opportunities for donor renewal, upgrade, reactivation, and deeper engagement.
• Support donor cultivation and moves-management strategies that advance donors from annual giving to leadership, major, and planned giving opportunities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Graphic design

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital Foundation is seeking an Annual Giving Coordinator to advance philanthropy through annual giving campaigns, donor recognition, and targeted communications. You will develop donor-centered stories, manage stewardship initiatives, and collaborate with leadership on strategies to grow donor participation and revenue.

The role includes coordinating marketing materials, managing event collateral, and supporting donor cultivation activities to strengthen relationships and