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Growing Home

Individual Giving Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Associate Board: serve as the staff lead to the Associate Board, leading member recruitment, engagement, and fundraising with support of the Development team. Secondary Duties: * Communications ...

Resilience

Senior Director of Advancement

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K/yr

... senior member of the leadership team accountable for all advancement functions, including ... BOD and Associate Board (AB) support Marketing & Communications Oversight * Set the strategic ...

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What is an associate board member?

Associate Board Members are individuals who serve on a nonprofit or corporate board in a non-voting or advisory capacity, often to gain experience and develop leadership skills. They typically support the main board by participating in committees, fundraising, and outreach activities. Associate Board Members are usually early- or mid-career professionals interested in nonprofit governance or contributing to an organization’s mission. While they may not have formal voting rights, their input is valued and helps shape the organization’s direction.

What are the responsibilities and expectations of an associate board member?

As an Associate Board Member, you are typically expected to participate in board meetings, contribute to committee work, and assist in fundraising and outreach initiatives. While you may not have full voting rights, you are encouraged to bring fresh perspectives and support strategic decision-making. Associate Board Members often serve as a bridge between the organization and younger or more diverse communities, helping to expand the nonprofit’s reach. This role offers valuable exposure to nonprofit governance and can serve as a pathway to full board membership.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an associate board member?

To thrive as an Associate Board Member, you need a foundational understanding of governance, organizational strategy, and relevant industry knowledge, usually complemented by prior leadership or volunteer experience. Familiarity with board management platforms, financial statements, and compliance frameworks is often required. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills distinguish high-performing members who effectively contribute to board discussions and decisions. These skills are crucial for ensuring active participation, sound governance, and the achievement of the organization's mission.

What is the difference between Associate Board Member vs Advisory Board Member?

AspectAssociate Board MemberAdvisory Board Member
RoleParticipates in governance, decision-making, and strategic planning alongside the boardProvides expert advice and recommendations without governance responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesAttend meetings, contribute to policies, support fundraisingOffer expertise, mentorship, and strategic insights
CredentialsOften requires relevant experience or industry knowledge, but not necessarily formal certificationsTypically recognized experts or professionals in the field
Work EnvironmentFormal board meetings, nonprofit or corporate settingsLess formal, advisory sessions, occasional meetings

In summary, an Associate Board Member actively participates in governance and strategic decisions, often with voting rights, while an Advisory Board Member provides expert advice without governance authority. Both roles leverage industry experience but differ in responsibilities and engagement level.

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Individual Giving Coordinator

Chicago, IL • On-site

Growing Home
Civic and Social Organizations • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

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Job description


Growing Home, a job training program for individuals with employment barriers, has been working in Englewood for the past decade. The Development department at Growing Home is looking for a dynamic Individual Giving Associate to join our team. We are seeking candidates who are detail oriented, have exceptional organizational and relationship building skills, and thrive working in a dynamic role.

Top candidates will be energetic, committed to individual and social change, and willing to assist in all aspects of our development work. The Individual Giving Associate is responsible for leading the team in donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, and engagement at all levels of giving-working closely with the Executive Director or Designee to build and manage a robust major gifts program. The Associate will take a lead role in planning the annual campaign and donor cultivation and stewardship events; this work includes supporting Benefit planning and leading the Backyard Dinner/Urban Ag. Crawl and other small events as key donor engagement opportunities. The Associate will lead the Associate Board and support the Executive Director or Designee in facilitating Governing Board fundraising.


The Individual Giving Associate works Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm at Growing Home's administrative offices currently located at 6429 S. Honore Street, Chicago, IL. For special events or at particularly busy times per year, the Individual Giving Associate will be required to work weekend or evening hours.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Primary Duties:

  • Donor program management: conduct donor research/segmentation and prospecting, assist in developing gift proposals, create reports.
  • Donor relations: develop donor cultivation, acknowledgement, and stewardship strategies, lead activities including cultivation events, and ensure proper tracking of donor engagements in the organization's donor database, in partnership with the Development team.
  • Data Entry: Enter donation and other relevant data into Salesforce/Google Drive Spreadsheets. Make all necessary donor information updates in Salesforce.
  • Annual campaign: with the Dir. of Operations and External Affairs, implement the end-of-year fundraising campaign, and implement additional campaigns as appropriate
  • Annual Benefit and Urban Ag. Crawl/Backyard BBQ: play a lead role in benefit planning and implementation as appropriate
  • Events: lead 2-3 smaller fundraising/friendraising events throughout the year.
  • Associate Board: serve as the staff lead to the Associate Board, leading member recruitment, engagement, and fundraising with support of the Development team.


Secondary Duties:

  • Communications: assist with newsletters, marketing collateral, annual reports, and other communications as needed-especially as it applies to donor engagement
  • Public Relations: Assist Marketing & Communications Coordinator, manage press relations and media outreach especially as it applies to donor audiences
  • Grants: assist with institutional grant and report writing, and management as needed
  • Other duties as assigned


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Event planning experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in a positive, engaging manner
  • Preferably: At least two years' experience in supporting an individual giving program, planning fundraising events and campaigns with digital and hard copy mailers, attending to board relations and/or major gifts
  • Experience with communications, public relations, and/or grant-writing preferred
  • Professional computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suites, SalesForce, Canva, WordPress, Constant Contact, GiftWorks, iWave, or similar programs a plus
  • Commitment to Growing Home's mission
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends

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