Fundraising Operations Specialist

Opportunity International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A global nonprofit organization is seeking a Philanthropy Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive operational support to gift officers. The role involves managing schedules, organizing donor meetings, and processing expenses while ensuring data integrity within CRM systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer-service mindset, excellent communication skills, and 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit environment. This position offers a compensation range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually and involves minimal travel, primarily for on-site support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in development operations or administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage scheduling and travel logistics.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule donor meetings.
• Process expenses and maintain workflow systems.
• Assist with gift officer portfolios and performance reports.
• Conduct donor research and maintain CRM systems.
• Support events through project management and logistics.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Project management

Customer-service mindset

Written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with CRM systems

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A global nonprofit organization is seeking a Philanthropy Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive operational support to gift officers. The role involves managing schedules, organizing donor meetings, and processing expenses while ensuring data integrity within CRM systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer-service mindset, excellent communication skills, and 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit environment. This position offers a compensation range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually and involves minimal travel, primarily for on-site support.