About Girls in the Game
At Girls in the Game every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active leadership, sports and health programs. Our programs empower all girls to be gamechangers in their own lives and in their communities. We strive to serve girls year-round and over the long-term and offer a continuum of programs for girls at each stage in their development.
Position Summary
Girls in the Game seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and creative Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement and communications. This role is responsible for development-related communications including appeals, stewardship, social media, and event communications. The Development Coordinator works closely with the Development Manager and Director of Development and Communications to ensure messaging aligns with fundraising priorities and organizational goals.
The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and is creative, tech savvy, flexible and organized. The ideal candidate is also someone who has the ability to juggle multiple project deadlines and is a self-starter who will seek new and innovative ways to grow Girls in the Game’s fundraising efforts by effectively sharing our story. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning a career in non-profit fundraising who wants hands-on experience with communications, donor stewardship, events, and development strategy while working collaboratively across departments.
The hiring process includes two interviews: one virtual, one in –person. Girls in the Game is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator to do the following:
Development Communications & Donor Engagement (50%)
- Draft and distribute donor communications including fundraising appeals, stewardship emails, and acknowledgments.
- Support the Named Scholarship Program through donor-facing communications and updates.
- Assist with Giving Tuesday and other development campaign messaging.
- Ensure consistency in donor messaging and tone across platforms.
Social Media & Communications Strategy (25%)
- Manage and execute social media content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Maintain a communications calendar aligned with development priorities and execute the annual communications plan.
- Create content that supports fundraising, donor engagement, and mission storytelling.
- Coordinate with staff to gather stories, photos, and program updates.
- Coordinate the development, design, distribution, and promotion of the organization’s annual report.
Event-Related Communications & Support (15%)
- Develop pre- and post-event communications for fundraising events.
- Coordinate event-related materials including email invitations and social media posts.
- Support communications for major events under the direction of the Development Director and Development Manager, including program books and signage.
- Represent Girls in the Game at partner events and cause marketing opportunities to increase community awareness and support fundraising efforts.
Development & Administrative Support (10%)
- Assist with development database tasks related to communications and stewardship.
- Support scheduling and content deployment for appeals and campaigns.
- Provide general development support as needed.
- Maintain accurate donor communication records in Salesforce.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- The ability to work some evenings and weekends for various scheduled events
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and AI productivity tools
- Experience with WordPress, MailChimp, Adobe Suite, Wordpress websites and Salesforce a plus
- Experience with Canva and videography a plus
- Proven ability to pick up and learn new technological tools quickly and independently
Licensing Required
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Verification of degree/credentials
- Successful completion of background check and fingerprint clearance
- Agreement to comply with all the Girls in the Game policies and procedures
Core Competencies
- Oral and written communications
- IT and technology skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Energy, determination and self motivation
- Representing the organization
Language Skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of people including, but not limited to; board members, staff, volunteers, interns, community partners, organizational donors, and media
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and deal with each person in an effective and professional manner
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively
- Ability to make decisions individually and/or within a team and take necessary actions
- Commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social economic backgrounds
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position requires:
Frequently: Sitting, Walking, Seeing, Hearing, Speaking, Standing, Carrying, Driving
Occasionally: Stooping, Lift and carry up to 40 lbs, Squatting, Kneeling, Bending, Pushing/Pulling
Seldom: Climbing, Twisting
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a fast-paced environment and the noise level is usually moderate.
Compensation
Salary is $45,000 annually with yearly reviews, opportunities for raises and advancement. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401K match, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, , generous PTO policy plus 11 paid holidays, and more.
Accountability
This position reports to the Director of Development and Communications.
For more information, or to apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Renee at [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications, PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60623
