ChicagoCAC employees are expected to perform their job duties and act in a manner consistent with the Core Values of the organization.

Responsibility Summary

The Development Coordinator strengthens ChicagoCAC’s fundraising capacity by ensuring the accuracy, usability, and strategic value of the organization’s donor database. This position plays a key role in optimizing data systems, identifying gaps or inefficiencies, and advancing solutions that support high-performing fundraising operations.

Success in this role looks like:

A clean, reliable CRM that supports timely reporting, donor insights, and strategic fundraising decisions.Proactive identification of workflow challenges and implementation of creative, sustainable improvements.Consistent delivery of high-quality, detail‑oriented workStrong collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure systems are accessible, accurate, and aligned across teams.Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate initiative, and balance creative problem‑solving with the discipline to follow step‑by‑step processes.

DEI&AB Culture Commitment: The Development Coordinator is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives when managing donor data, interactive with colleagues and partners, and supporting department initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Discretion

This role requires low to mid‑level discretion, with increasing independence as proficiency with systems and processes is demonstrated. The right candidate will be trusted to proactively identify issues, propose improvements, and manage tasks without needing constant oversight.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator has no staff supervisory responsibilities. They may supervise volunteers, as needed.

Relationships

Works closely with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Director of Institutional Giving, Events Manager, Accounting staff, and other ChicagoCAC colleagues. Regularly interacts with Board Members, partners, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience with fundraising databases in lieu of a degree
• Experience in data entry, database management, administrative support, or nonprofit fundraising preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate, high‑quality data in a CRM.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar donor/client database required.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to follow structured processes while also identifying and suggesting improvements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include: