Development Coordinator

Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?

About Us

Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.

ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.

Position Description

We are seeking a Development Coordinator to join our External Affairs team, which handles the fundraising, special events, and communications strategy for the national organization. As Development Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders, take ownership of key responsibilities to contribute to ANY’s success, and gain valuable experience working within a progressive and entrepreneurial nonprofit. The Development Coordinator reports directly to the Individual Giving and Special Events Manager and works closely with staff members across departments and sites. This position is hybrid, with occasional in-person attendance required at fundraising events, staff retreats, and program workshops.

Our Ideal Candidate

· Is committed to ANY’s mission of supporting ambitious, first-generation college students

· Has exceptional attention to detail

· Loves working with numbers and is excited by data analysis

· Sees a project through from start to finish with high accuracy

We Offer

· A warm, collaborative work environment with a rich culture of support and feedback

· Ongoing internal and external opportunities for professional development and training

· A generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, three weeks of vacation, 5 additional floating holidays, and 403(b) and FSA plans

· Connections to a national, high-powered professional network

Responsibilities

· Gift Processing and Data Management

o Process and acknowledge all gifts and provide technical assistance to donors

o Own all revenue data reports and reconcile revenue with the Finance team

o Manage donor and partner data in Salesforce and ensure comprehensive and clean data

o Act as ANY’s accounts receivable, executing prompt and consistent follow-up on outstanding pledges

o Build and maintain fundraising dashboards for stakeholders

o Manage close-out for national and local events, including following up with donors and auction winners

· Administrative Responsibilities

o Maintain accurate information on ANY’s matching gift platforms

o Schedule meetings and maintain calendars

o Prepare communications such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence

o Maintain electronic filing systems

o Complete paperwork as required by donors

· Fundraising Exploration

o Grants and Institutional Relationships

§ Conduct prospect research to identify new institutional funders

§ Provide administrative grants support including pulling reports and creating attachments

o Individual Giving

§ Attend monthly meetings on Major Gifts

§ Improve corporate matching and volunteer gift program

o Marketing and External Affairs

§ Compile fundraising data for our Annual Report

§ Engage with student stories to share in our newsletters and social media channels

· Other Responsibilities

o Provide administrative and other support as determined by the External Affairs team

o Participate in annual program initiatives such as application reviews, resume reviews, and mock interviews to engage with students and volunteers

o Other duties as determined by ANY

Qualifications

· One year of experience in a full-time role or equivalent internship experience

· Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (additional familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce and/or Classy preferred)

· Experience with project management across multiple teams

· Impeccable attention to detail

· Tech-savvy with strong analytical skills

· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

· Willingness to work occasional evenings and Saturdays around special events and workshops

America Needs You offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ANY employees receive ample vacation time and the opportunity to work with a talented team on projects that have a real impact in their community.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Development Coordinator – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.

Salary is in the low $50k range and commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606