Development Coordinator

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) is a charitable organization focused on community support and development. The Development Coordinator will assist in executing fundraising plans, managing volunteer resources, and supporting donor stewardship efforts. Responsibilities Serve as the primary customer service contact for donors, volunteers, and prospects Greet and assist callers transferred from an automated phone system and respond to inquiries via phone, email, and written correspondence Originate and manage all forms of professional communication and correspondence with donors and volunteers Provide day-to-day administrative and project support to the Manager of Development and Events Execute assigned development projects and manage routine administrative details for the department Support fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and program-related activities Serve as the point person for volunteer resources, including request fulfillment, promotion, and instructional support Collaborate with internal departments on giving opportunities for major donors, supporting donor stewardship and cultivation efforts Perform data entry, data extraction, and routine database maintenance to support daily, weekly, and monthly departmental tasks Assist with gathering, summarizing, and organizing data for reports and fundraising analysis Skills One or more years of related administrative, development, fundraising, or customer service experience Strong attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofreading materials Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including spelling and grammar Strong phone presence and professional demeanor Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions without direct supervision High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy when communicating across multiple generations and audiences Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and propose solutions Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong sense of responsibility, follow-through, and accountability A sense of humor and positive, service-oriented attitude Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) or similar donor databases is a plus Benefits Medical Insurance (5 plan options) Life & AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disability (first 4 weeks at 100%) Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off: 10 Vacation Days, 11 Holidays, 8 Sick Days, 40 Hours Chicago Paid Leave 401(k) Plan (3% safe harbor + 2% match) Company Overview Elks National Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers charitable programs for youth. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is