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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In collaboration with the Stewardship and Cultivation team, the Stewardship and Cultivation Coordinator is responsible for supporting donor engagement opportunities within the annual cultivation and stewardship plan to ensure successful donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition and retention. The Stewardship and Cultivation Coordinator also plays a key role in administrative and logistical support to successfully plan and execute key fundraising events and resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Function Area #1

Provide support for ongoing donor engagement activities including donor communications and cultivation events.

• Assist the Stewardship and Cultivation team in planning and managing event logistics for donor engagement opportunities within the annual cultivation and stewardship plan, including but not limited to virtual and in-person events

• Collaborate with the Stewardship and Cultivation Manager on targeted cultivation and stewardship communications (digital and mail), including cross-team coordination and logistical support such as reviewing distribution lists

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Stewardship and Cultivation on charity team management for the Chicago Marathon and Chicago 13.1 half Marathon

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Stewardship and Cultivation team

Function Area #2

Work closely with the Senior Manager of Stewardship and Cultivation on event strategy and execution of the Food Depository’s largest annual fundraising event: Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards

• Coordinate meeting logistics for volunteer Steering Committee meetings, oversee tracking of meeting attendance, prepare meeting materials and agendas, take and distribute meeting minutes

• Manage project tracking spreadsheets and support various processes including event registration, invoice and pledge reminder creation, marketing materials and communications, acknowledgment letters, etc.

• Meet with internal teams, sponsors, volunteer Steering Committee and vendors as necessary to discuss and plan event specifications such as scope, format, budget, administrative details and special requirements

• Provide on-site support on event day from set up through teardown to ensure planned format, cooperation between vendors, resolution of issues and overall satisfaction of attendees and sponsors

• Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with volunteers, staff, donors and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in development/fundraising, with particular experience in special events management

• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and Classy strongly preferred

• Adaptable and flexible in managing change

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously (project management experience desirable)

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

EXPOSURE:

• Business casual to professional attire

• Standard office environment (hybrid schedule) with limited exposure to warehouse operations

• Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required, based on the schedule of donor engagement opportunities and events

• Interacts with Food Depository staff, donors, volunteers and vendors

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In collaboration with the Stewardship and Cultivation team, the Stewardship and Cultivation Coordinator is responsible for supporting donor engagement opportunities within the annual cultivation and stewardship plan to ensure successful donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition and retention. The Stewardship and Cultivation Coordinator also plays a key role in administrative and logistical support to successfully plan and execute key fundraising events and resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Function Area #1

Provide support for ongoing donor engagement activities including donor communications and cultivation events.

• Assist the Stewardship and Cultivation team in planning and managing event logistics for donor engagement opportunities within the annual cultivation and stewardship plan, including but not limited to virtual and in-person events

• Collaborate with the Stewardship and Cultivation Manager on targeted cultivation and stewardship communications (digital and mail), including cross-team coordination and logistical support such as reviewing distribution lists

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Stewardship and Cultivation on charity team management for the Chicago Marathon and Chicago 13.1 half Marathon

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Stewardship and Cultivation team

Function Area #2

Work closely with the Senior Manager of Stewardship and Cultivation on event strategy and execution of the Food Depository’s largest annual fundraising event: Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards

• Coordinate meeting logistics for volunteer Steering Committee meetings, oversee tracking of meeting attendance, prepare meeting materials and agendas, take and distribute meeting minutes

• Manage project tracking spreadsheets and support various processes including event registration, invoice and pledge reminder creation, marketing materials and communications, acknowledgment letters, etc.

• Meet with internal teams, sponsors, volunteer Steering Committee and vendors as necessary to discuss and plan event specifications such as scope, format, budget, administrative details and special requirements

• Provide on-site support on event day from set up through teardown to ensure planned format, cooperation between vendors, resolution of issues and overall satisfaction of attendees and sponsors

• Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with volunteers, staff, donors and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in development/fundraising, with particular experience in special events management

• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and Classy strongly preferred

• Adaptable and flexible in managing change

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously (project management experience desirable)

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

EXPOSURE:

• Business casual to professional attire

• Standard office environment (hybrid schedule) with limited exposure to warehouse operations

• Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required, based on the schedule of donor engagement opportunities and events

• Interacts with Food Depository staff, donors, volunteers and vendors

Apply for this job with Greater Chicago Food Depository

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.