Development Specialist - Chicago, United States - Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

***: Under the direction of the Assistant Director, assists in planning, organizing, and implementation of development activities. Drafts and sends communications to donors, uses the donor database and software tools for maintenance of operational records and to produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. May participate in the grant writing and proposal process. Collaborates with other departments as needed (Programs and Impact, Fiscal Services, etc.)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

Utilize Raiser's Edge to create queries, run reports, and export data.
Manage, manipulate, and analyze data in excel spreadsheets using pivot tables, formulas, and other tools.
Assist the department with database management and other projects that arise.
Attend staff training and meetings as requested;
May assist with processing incoming correspondence and electronic mail;
Provide logístical and administrative support for development events.
Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES
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Values—ability to demonstrate in word and action the Center's core values and deep commitment to the mission, vision, priorities and needs of the organization and the diverse communities it serves.
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Inclusion—values all people for their unique talents and perspectives and promotes practices that promote and provide equal access to opportunities and resources that enable employees to contribute fully to the organization's success.
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Relationships—ability to build authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performances to support the Center's work.
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Change Capacity—leads self and others by demonstrating the ability to pivot and respond to unpredictable, disruptive, and ambiguous situations. Develop processes, tools, and techniques used to advance desired organizational outcomes and manage change effectively.
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Results-Proven Track Record—demonstrable ability to exceed goals with a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; high level of business acumen including successful P&L management; the ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; and problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness.
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Strategic Vision and Agility—ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
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Innovation—ability to form ideas that are new and enhanced, while introducing constructive ways of looking at problems that foster creativity interdisciplinary/cross-functional work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

A Bachelor's degree plus 12 years relevant practical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Relational Database experience; Raiser's Edge preferred.
Experience with O365 platform, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
Commitment to team orientation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple, and shifting, priorities.
Ability to sit for up to 7 hours and keystroke for most of the day. Some walking and stooping. Ability to lift as much as thirty pounds on occasion.
Ability to operate all normal office equipment.
Experience successfully working in a culturally diverse environment.

Carole Robertson Center for Learning provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fostering a safe environment for the children, families, and communities we serve, and our employees is of the utmost importance.

In this spirit, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment, you will be required to share proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status.

To be considered fully vaccinated, it must be at least two weeks since you received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or the only dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Accommodation requests will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.