Development Coordinator

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,000 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 11 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C. This is an in person work environment, not a remote opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter with excellent project management skills to join our team as a Development Coordinator. This position supports the work of the Development department with responsibilities in gift acknowledgment and stewardship, grant management, database management, volunteer coordination, supporting fundraising initiatives and event planning, and communications. 

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to : 

Grant Management

• Track grant reporting deadlines, draft grant reports, draft grant applications and facilitate data collection from relevant departments
• Coordinate grantor audits and site visits.
• Interface with finance on payment schedules, budget updates.

Gift Acknowledgment and Database Management

• Process gift acknowledgments and provide tax receipts
• Own database management, insuring that donor records are updated and accurate  in Every Action

Donor Research, Outreach and Solicitation

• Complete prospect research in support of development efforts.
• Author and coordinate LEARN donor newsletters and other communications
• Manage the annual appeal including facilitating board solicitations.

Special Events, Donor, Partner Meetings

• Conduct research and craft presentation materials for meetings with key stakeholders
• Assist Development Office with Special Events
• Represent LEARN at meetings and events

Board Development Committee

• Coordinate board development committee meetings
• Draft the quarterly board report

You’ll be a great fit if you have: 

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced work environment.  
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Fundraising and Grant Writing experience is preferred
• Customer service focus
• Demonstrated knowledge of business etiquette & protocol
• Strong time management, project management and organizational skills
• An ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and deadline-sensitive environment
• Willingness to travel between campuses and event locations 
• Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. It also requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

The majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. The ability to travel in the Chicagoland areas and occasionally outside the area.  Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES

Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal and social skills as well as an ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies. 

PAY AND BENEFITS

This position has a salary of up to $65,000 depending on the level of experience of the candidate. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal time, & paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance 
• 403(b) Contribution of 4.5% 4.5% matching with a 2-year vesting period 

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history,

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000