Ride Illinois

November 19, 2024

Ride Illinois is Hiring!

Ride Illinois, a 501c3 nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization founded in 1992, seeks a talented, organized, customer-focused self-starter to fill the role of Development & Membership Coordinator. This exciting role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program. In addition, this role includes the development of new programs and enhancement of existing programs that are directly related to Ride Illinois’ advocacy, education, and awareness efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s revenue goals and needs
Identify and cultivate individual members, Corporate Members, foundation donors, legacy donors, and major gifts
Plan and execute special events that engage donors, raise funds, and increase awareness
Develop effective communications and marketing materials tied to fundraising efforts
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on matters related to fundraising
Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies, as needed
Accurately record memberships, donations, etc in CRM application
Ensure members and donors are recognized and engaged with the organization’s work
Enhance existing initiatives, campaigns, and programs to increase effectiveness and impact
Develop new initiatives, campaigns, and programs to further the organization’s mission

Qualifications

Resident of Illinois or willing to relocate to Illinois within 60 days of start date
Bachelor’s degree or higher in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, membership programs, and special events
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse groups of people
Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive and solutions-oriented approach
Experience with Customer Relationship Management applications, fundraising software, and donor databases
Experience with social media platforms, tools, and campaigns
A deep commitment to the organization’s mission, including a strong sense of personal integrity and ethical conduct

Additional Information and Compensation

Employment Type: Full-time
Work Environment: remote work with periodic travel for in-person meetings and events. Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Executive Director
Salary: commensurate with experience, between $58,000 to $63,000 annually
Benefits: paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, and a retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ride Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and two samples of your work (i.e. donor proposals, thank you letters, or other campaign materials) to [email protected] using the subject line “Development & Membership Coordinator Application.” This position is open until filled. The desired start date is no later than February 1, 2025.