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Development Associate

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has been a leading professional organization since 1918. We have a small 50-60 close knit staff, supporting our 9000-member specialty association through education, research, and advocacy. Average staff tenure is 11+ years. Great benefits & working environment.
Office is open with most staff currently working 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working remotely. This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to the office 3 days per week.

Location

Rosemont, Ill.

Status

Exempt, Full-time

Reports To

Director of Development & Donor Relations

Overview

Salary Range $65,000-$70,000 per year 

Benefits: 

  • Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Short-term and long-term disability 
  • Life insurance 
  • 401K plan with matching 
  • Paid time off (PTO) 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Hybrid work schedule 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Flexible spending account 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a nonprofit fundraising/development environment preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skillsrequired
  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required 
  • Proficiencyin utilizing Virtuous or comparable fundraising database preferred 
  • Knowledge of IT networks and applications
  • Must be systems-focused, self-directed, wellorganizedand attentive to detail 
  • Mustexhibitprofessionalism, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with individuals at all levels 
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion, with some travel

Key Accountabilities

Development Activities: 

  • Create content for Foundation and Association newsletters
  • Support creation of donor recognition materials (PowerPoint, Word)
  • Oversee distribution of targeted communications, including appeals, donor communications, newsletters, etc.
  • Record incoming contributions in the fundraising database
  • Process donor acknowledgment correspondence
  • Staff liaison for Alliance Committee meetings and events
  • Maintain master schedule of OMS Society conferences
  • Coordinate off-site fundraising and cultivation events including scheduling, logistics, management, supplies procurement and speaker engagement 
  • Staff Foundation information booth atselectoff-site meetings 
  • Investigate and respond to donor inquiries

Database Management:  

  • Manage relationships with third party software providers and payment processing systems
  • Manages fundraising database to ensure accurate record keeping and reporting 
  • Ensures that the Foundation staff has the necessary reports for fulfillment of their responsibilities
  • Deploys latest upgrades for Foundation–specific software to maintain stable and secure environment 
  • Ensures that the Foundation remains in compliance with the Donor Recognition Policy in terms of reporting 
  • Ensures proper coding and timely deployment of mass email campaigns and e-newsletters 

Board and Committee Support 

  • Maintain master schedule of Foundation Board and Committee meetings 
  • Prepare and distribute meeting agenda materials
  • Support preparation and distribution of meeting minutes
  • Work with AAOMS logistics staff to prepare for and execute Foundation events 

General Support 

  • Maintain office supplies and equipment 
  • Perform other similar or related duties as assigned

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