Community Engagement Specialist, Village of Northbrook - Northbrook, IL

Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Type: Full-time

Location: Village of Northbrook

Pay: +/- $65,000 - $85,000,

The Community Engagement Specialist will play a vital role in shaping and maintaining the Village’s public presence. This position is responsible for managing the Village’s voice across social media platforms, capturing video and photographic content at key meetings and events, producing engaging visual materials, and supporting the planning and execution of public initiatives. Working in the Village Manager’s Office under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Community Engagement Specialist will contribute to the development and delivery of strategic, creative communications that effectively share the Village’s story and engage the community.

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Assistant Project Developer, Mercy Housing - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

 Title: Assistant Project Developer

Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $62k - $69.8k/year

Project Development at Mercy Housing plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of housing projects. The Assistant Project Developer I or II position is responsible for coordinating with various departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating seamless transitions from development to operations. The Assistant Project Developer will also manage resident relocation plans, community engagement, and the activities of the Development team, including architects and contractors. This role requires high attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

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Community Engagement Specialist at BP2025 - Remote

 

This role is volunteer - Unpaid

What we're looking for

As a Volunteer Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a vital role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and well-organized online community for BP2025. Working closely with the Community Operations Manager, you will ensure smooth member interactions, monitor communications, and address concerns to maintain a positive and respectful space.

List of Activities

• Actively engage with BP2025 community members on Discord, fostering an inclusive, supportive and well-organized environment.

• Draft, monitor, and implement communications on Discord, ensuring alignment with BP2025’s approved guidelines and policies.

• Act as a liaison between the community and leadership, sharing user feedback and advocating for member needs.

• Enforce community guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

• Collaborate with the Community Operations Team on community events, addressing member concerns and operational challenges to support BP2025 growth.

• Provide reports on community engagement metrics, support ticket trends, and key insights to guide engagement strategy.

• Attend bi-weekly team meetings to stay informed on team priorities and updates.

Time Commitment: Approximately 10+ hours per week, depending on community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing & engaging with online communities, preferably on Discord

• Experience with support tools like Zendesk, Slack, or similar platforms for ticket management and team communication.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating engaging, guideline-compliant content and resolving member inquiries.

• Proficiency with technical tools and the ability to work independently, with basic troubleshooting skills.Knowledge of community management best practices, with an emphasis on fostering inclusivity and engagement.

• Analytical skills to identify trends in member feedback or issues that may require escalation or adjustments.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.

• Passion for BP2025’s mission and commitment to creating a safe and welcoming online space.

• Attendance at bi-weekly Community Operations team meetings.

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Community Engagement Coordinator, YWCA Metro Chicago - Addison, IL

 Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough knowledge of early childhood systems and health / human service organizations that impact families.
• Foster strong relationships with family service agencies to build a pathway for child and family success throughout the YWCA Metropolitan footprint.
• Liaison bridging childcare, educational systems, and family service agencies inclusive of those that support children experiencing homelessness and children with special needs.
• Developing an alliance between early education programs, childcare providers, and families
• Implement and support recruitment and retention strategies to support outreach in YWCA programs.
• Provide training and technical assistance for new family child care businesses
• Monitor grant deliverables, enter data and invoices in a timely manner
• Maintain community calendar and event registration
• Attend and participate in community events served by early childhood programs to promote recruitment and enrollment in existing programs.
• May be the intermediately at additional community meetings, collaborations and events as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in family services, community, and program meetings, as appropriate. Must be Gateways Registry Member within 2 months of employment.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.

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Senior Officer, PAWS Chicago - Chicago, IL

 

Senior Development and Community Engagement Officer

Job Details

Job Location

1933 N MARCEY ST - CHICAGO, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

THE ORGANIZATION: PAWS Chicago is a national leader in the No Kill animal welfare movement, committed to building No Kill communities, starting with Chicago. Founded in 1997 when more than 42,000 pets were killed in Chicago, PAWS’s robust programs have reduced the homeless pet euthanasia rate in Chicago by more than 90%. In 2023, PAWS saved 98.62% of the animals in our programs. 

 

PAWS’ mission is to build No Kill communities that respect and value the life of every cat and dog; to end the overpopulation of stray and at-risk animals through solutions, practices, and education; and to transform animal welfare by setting higher standards in the way animals are treated and by developing a sustainable, solutions-based model. PAWS’s innovative Adoption Center, state-of-the-art Medical Center, and high-volume spay/neuter clinic work synchronously to address the needs of stray and at-risk pets citywide.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: PAWS Chicago seeks a Senior Development & Community Engagement Officer with experience managing annual fund campaigns and major gifts, creating written proposals and reports for major donors, managing a portfolio of five-to-seven-figure donors, leading team projects, managing donor stewardship events, and researching, cultivating, and stewarding individual and family foundation funders, who is passionate about animal welfare and supporting PAWS Chicago’s mission. This role will require strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a team player mentality. A successful candidate will have sharp attention to detail and be a self-starter adept at proactively managing team projects to meet multiple deadlines. They will report to the Vice President of Development & Community Engagement and work closely with the Development, Communications, Data, Finance, and Operations Teams.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The crucial role of the Senior Development & Community Engagement Officer will support PAWS mission and help us reach our fundraising goals by leading the Individual Giving Team’s annual fund, planned giving, and donor stewardship events along with managing their own portfolio of major donors. This person will support the Vice President of Development & Community Engagement in strategically managing major individual and family foundation funders, identifying and researching donors with the capacity to increase their support, and developing compelling proposals and reports for donors that align their interests with PAWS mission and organizational needs. Special projects and tasks as expected include, but are not limited to:

 

Annual Fund Management & Development Team Support

• Lead the Individual Giving Team in annual fund project management for our two main campaigns – June Giving Day and Holiday Giving: coordinate with Database and Communications Teams to pull lists, and align messaging and timing with our donor communications
• In collaboration with the VPs, create the annual Individual Giving Team calendar and deadlines: annual campaigns, stewardship touchpoints, major gift proposals/reporting, etc. Manage calendar and deadlines.
• Manage the Lifeline Giving Program of monthly donors, including quarterly newsletters, cultivation, and stewardship
• Manage one direct report, the Development Office Assistant, who oversees our monthly giving program, acknowledgement letters and thank you calls, front desk, general donor inquiries, and general development team support tasks
• Lead the Individual Giving Team in managing our two flagship donor stewardship events, our Guardian Angel Luncheon for Planned Givers and our Holiday Open House, along with other smaller stewardship events for major donors and prospects throughout the year: coordinate with Database and Communications Teams to pull lists, and align messaging and timing with our donor communications, oversee event logistics such as catering, rentals, project timeline, etc.
• Oversee updating annual donor recognition signage at all facilities in collaboration with Database  and Communications Teams 
• Team Liaison to Marketing & Database Teams for Direct Mailings, responsible for strategy for all list pulls, getting leadership approvals, and coordinating between departments
• Support the Development Team at community engagement and fundraising events

 

Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of five-to-seven-figure donors through moves management, ensuring regular stewardship and communication touchpoints via phone, email, and in-person meetings/tours
• Collaborate with Senior Relationship Managers and VP of Development & Community Engagement to strategically manage and grow $10k+ donors, provide prospects for multi-year and major gifts
• Responsible for creating major gift proposals and reports that are well-written, mission-centric, and align the donor's interests with PAWS needs
• Responsible for meeting with funders to discuss proposals prior to submission to ensure success
• Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of PAWS Chicago to ensure proposals are aligned with organizational needs
• Ability to capture the nuance of our programming and tell the PAWS story in compelling narratives
• Manage detailed annual calendar of major gift opportunities, submissions, and reports; ensure all deadlines are met
• Coordinate with Operations, Data, and Finance Teams in creation of corresponding budgets and required reporting
• Responsible for using Raiser’s Edge database, Candid, iWave, and other resources to identify new funding opportunities that align with PAWS mission and organizational needs
• Maintain donor records in Raiser’s Edge database, add research/background/relationships, track actions, touchpoints, and follow-ups needed

 

Planned Giving and Estates

• Manage inquiries of PAWS Chicago's Guardian Angels program, answering basic questions regarding the program and inquiries about the Guardian Angels Pet Care Program

• Manage all welcome and prospect packets to donors, tracking updates in Raiser’s Edge and on the server

• Manage the tracking document for the current list of open estate gifts and pets enrolled in the Pet Care Program

• Work closely with Finance, CEO to ensure all documentation and paperwork is received, prepared, executed, and submitted in a timely matter and filed appropriately

• Manage the Guardian Angels recognition sign: update it twice annually and coordinate with the Communications Team and Database Team to ensure its accuracy

• Work with Development Team members to plan annual Guardian Angels stewardship event 

• Contact Guardian Angel prospects to determine if they have finalized their plans to include PAWS in their will. 

• Manage relationship with FreeWill. 

• Manage the Trust and Estate Advisory Board. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of non-profit development experience, 2-3 years of which being in major gift and portfolio management with a proven track record of securing funding
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Strong attention to detail, hyper-organized, proactive planner, ability to manage multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Strong project and team management skills, able to prioritize appropriately, work collaboratively across departments and manage up to VP and CEO to keep projects on track
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, collaborative mindset, diplomatic, strong verbal and written communicator
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated and an enthusiastic approach to one’s work
• Knowledge of Chicago institutional funders, research tools, and tactics
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Able to process, protect, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Demonstrates growth mindset and ability to think creatively and problem solve; willing and eager to learn from others; takes an active role in own professional development and stays informed of changes in funding landscape; interested in researching and learning more about key stakeholders and prospects

• Commitment to animal welfare, the mission of PAWS Chicago, and helping the organization grow and serve more animals and pet owners in need

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Community Engagement Coordinator, IL Environmental Council - Chicago, IL

 

About the Position

The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) is looking for a self-motivated and experienced individual for the role of Development Director. The director will craft and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure we have the resources to achieve our mission and vision.

The development director should be well equipped to lead and manage IEC’s development associate, grants manager, and other staff to contribute to development activities. A key function will be working with the executive director and board of directors to prioritize and succeed in our fundraising activities.

This position may be located in Chicago or Springfield, Illinois. The position is full-time and may include evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel within Illinois. 

About You

We’re looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited about addressing the biggest challenges facing Illinois. You should be a stellar communicator with excellent attention to detail who enjoys building, executing, and evaluating strong fundraising programs and activities.

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our organization. IEC/IECEF is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Responsibilities

Institutional Support

• Establish and direct a clear plan for managing all existing and future funder relationships and grant opportunities 
• Identify, research, and develop action plans for funder prospects
• Ensure funders are kept up to date on progress, challenges, and setbacks that are relevant to their support of IEC
• Ensure funders are recognized and engaged with IEC’s work
• Collaborate with Finance Director & Executive Director to firmly establish a line of sight to key organizational revenue streams

Individual Support

• Develop and execute an Individual Giving program, including all fundraising campaigns
• Cultivate prospects through a robust communications plan and donor research
• Steward donors via thank you letters, newsletters, and other recognition opportunities
• Build IEC’s Major Donors program through research, cultivation, events, and a communications plan

Fundraising Events

• Lead IEC efforts for the annual Environmental Leadership Dinner, including but not limited to leading the Board of Directors Annual Dinner Committee, managing vendors, recruiting sponsors, budgeting, and developing the program
• Collaborate with other IEC staff on events including Springfield fundraiser, Young Professionals Board events, major donor and capital campaign events

Operations

• Ensure donations, donors, etc. are accurately recorded in CRM system
• Report results periodically/as requested to staff, Executive Director, board members, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings and organizational activities as directed or when opportunities arise

Qualifications

• Prior experience and success fundraising
• Prior experience managing projects and staff
• Excellent oral and written, inclusive, story-driven communication skills
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and management skills, including an understanding of nonprofit financial statements
• Experience with campaign analytics and developing metrics and reporting materials
• Experience with fundraising principles
• Experience with customer relationship management software (EveryAction, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge)
• Knowledge of the latest nonprofit fundraising trends
• Strong judgment of appropriateness and adherence to organizational policy positions and brand reputation
• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft and Google software suites
• Ability to work with diverse groups and people
• Highly organized
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently
• Interest in environmental issues and policies

About Our Pay and Benefits

The development director is a full-time permanent position located in Chicago or Springfield Illinois. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and vacation. Salary range is $90,000 – $115,000, commensurate with experience. Cover letter MUST include salary requirements. Candidates with salary requirements above the listed salary range will not be considered.

How to Apply

Introduce yourself to us as a colleague. Show us your future here and let us know what you’d bring to our organization! We value great writers, so be yourself, be creative, and take your time with the application. 

Applications must be received by December 1, 2024, but will be considered in the order they are received.

To apply please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to

Aly Mejia, Office Administrator: aly@ilenviro.org

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