Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator . Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Development Coordinator works together with the Development Team to coordinate annual fundraising events with focus on the annual Fight For Air Climb (Chicago) and Outstanding Mother Awards events. Responsible for achieving revenue goals through participant and team recruitment and relationship building. Plays a key role in the execution of events through the management of volunteers, timeline, logistics, event collateral, and platform management.

Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Chicago, Illinois office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities:

• Together with the Development Manager, implement the area development plan through special events and other revenue sources.
• Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events. Recruit, train & supervise event day volunteers. Prepare reports as required. Execute the constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
• Work together with members of the events team to meet or exceed annual revenue goals. Participate in the creation, planning and implementation of new and existing projects.
• Coordinate and oversee event logistics: develop and monitor event project timelines and implementation. Negotiate with vendors to achieve favorable prices that ensure adherence to established budget. Prepare and monitor ongoing event progress reports.
• Recruit, coordinate and coach community event team captains and volunteers. Cultivate relationships and effectively engage volunteers. Work with the Development Team to increase event participation and revenue. Serve as liaison for customer service and troubleshooting for signature events and internal kickoffs.
• Serve as location lead for the development of event websites and content updates, utilizing ALA best practices, software and guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation of e-communications, mailings and donor acknowledgements.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications department to create and disseminate special events promotional materials.
• Oversee the utilization of ALA databases and e-commerce platforms, Convio & ROI, serves as special events lead on ROI.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Development Manager or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field preferred.
• One or two years of fundraising experience preferred with experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Superb organizational and time management skills with an excellent attention to detail and independent follow through in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills with website communication, social media and database systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Familiarity with Convio helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude; comfortable working with all levels of staff
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $46,500 and $51,000 per annum.

Benefits : The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation and training.