Description

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities. 

The full-time Special Events & Donor Relations Coordinator will be a position in partnership with the Development and Communications Department directly impacting the Chicagoland Area. In return for your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development & Communications, the Special Events & Donor Relations Coordinator’s basic function is to work with the Senior Director of Development and Communications on the overall operation of the organization’s annual giving program and special events. This position will also support the development and execution of the organization’s individual, congregational, and corporate giving programs. 

 Special Events 

• Works with the Senior Director of Development & Communications to develop corporate sponsorship strategies and solicit event sponsorships 
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and promotes the organization's special events, including the Annual Dinner, Spring Golf Outing, and EAB’s Goose Island Fundraiser 
• Serves as a liaison with vendors on event-related matters such as scheduling and maintaining communication with vendors and participants, coordinating and monitoring event timelines 
• Establishes and meets goals related to special events (in terms of attendance and revenue) 
• Develop and engage in post-event follow-up to cultivate and steward potential donor relationships
• Work with event consultant(s) as appropriate
• Creates and oversees special event budgets with support from the Senior Director of Development & Communications

Donor Relations

• Manages annual giving program solicitations for the organization's annual fund
• Develops and executes strategies for individual, congregational, and corporate giving including mail, phone and personal solicitations
• Manage relationships and portfolios in partnership with Senior Director of Development & Communications and Executive Director
• Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with donors with a clear and achievable solicitation and stewardship strategy through participation in all aspects of the gift cycle: 

• Coordinates other donor events as necessary to support overall fundraising or special initiatives, campaigns, etc.
• Oversees the production and mailing of direct mail and online campaigns/appeals
• Maintain accurate records of all donor communications in Neon
• Performs other job-related duties as required and/or assigned

Requirements

• Work experience in nonprofit setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or similar skill required; or a minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit development
• 1-3 years of progressively successful development experience, preferably in a community-based nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability and success.
• Familiarity with orchestration and implementation of special events.
• Possession of strong organizational and communication skills is essential.
• Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated; self-directed.
• Positive, outgoing personality.
• Standard office equipment and software. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of databases is a plus
• Strong contributor in team environments; ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

 TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

• Compensation of $24.03 - 26.44 / hourly based on experience 
• Work / life integration 
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment) 

• 12 accrued sick days per year 
• 3 personal days 
• Paid birthday off 
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth 
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 8 days 
  • Year 2 = 13 days 
  • Year 3 = 20 days 
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible 
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave 
• Professional Development 
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs 
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows 
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support 
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Employer-paid life insurance 
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care 
  • 403b with employer match 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite 

Union / Non – Exempt 

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org. 

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; 

UNITED WAY MEMBER