Annual Giving Coordinator
Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, United States
Position Type: Development/ Annual Giving Coordinator
Date Posted: 4/8/2026
Annual Giving Coordinator
12-month, Salaried Exempt, Institutional Staff Position
The Annual Giving Coordinator plays an important role in the success of the Annual Giving Program and the larger Advancement team. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator provides direct support for Loyola's annual giving initiatives; efforts in cultivation, acquisition, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal; volunteer groups; and special projects. This position assists with the production and implementation of targeted appeals and campaigns—digital, print, social media—for annual & leadership annual giving.
The Annual Giving Coordinator must possess exceptional organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be able to take initiative and work independently when needed, but also contribute to success as an enthusiastic team member. This role requires engagement with internal faculty/staff partners as well as contact with external partners, such as vendors, volunteers, and donors of various constituencies (i.e. alumni, parents, graduate parents, friends). Given the importance of building relationships in this role, this position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, confidentiality, trust, and good judgement in high stakes situations.
Reports to: Director of Annual Giving
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Annual Giving to provide donor-centric operational and fundraising support and to help implement overall strategy for Annual Giving
Support the creation and implementation of AGP's communications strategy by assisting with the planning, production, coordination, and dissemination of direct marketing appeals and outreach campaigns, including the direct mail, email, and social media
Draft compelling, donor-focused, and high-quality communications designed for donors and supporters, including but not limited to: solicitations, announcements, brochures, social media posts, and web content.
Coordinate logistics of special projects, such as the senior class gift, young alumni campaigns in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations, Loyola's day of giving, etc.
Serve as the DRI for Annual Fund parent volunteers, actively managing their schedules, projects, and progress.
Recruit and manage student volunteers to assist with Annual Giving outreach
Support stewardship efforts for all giving societies and programs; assist with other activities designed to connect donors to the mission of LA
Manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners. Collaborate with teams (advancement communications, advancement services, alumni, major gifts) as necessary. Participate in development and alumni events as needed. Support alumni relations team with its work to amplify reunion class giving.
Plan and execute Annual Giving events, including but not limited to Dona Marina Masses & receptions and fall leadership receptions for parents, in partnership with the Offices of Alumni Relations and Stewardship when appropriate
Work with the Data Manager on segmentation strategies and ways to measure and communicate ROI on campaigns
Ensure donor communications are accurately and promptly entered in the donor database (Raiser's Edge NXT)
Create reports in Raiser's Edge related to benchmarking, goal setting, and reporting
Support the Director of Annual Giving with administrative day-to-day tasks
The omission of specific duties as outlined above does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional duties that relate to the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree or equivalent expertise demonstrated through relevant professional experience
Superior personal accountability, work ethic, drive to meet goals, time management, attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity, communication skills—both written and verbal, high degree of professionalism, an ability to handle sensitive information
Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy's mission statement
Passionate about philanthropy
Proficiency in project management, including planning, prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks with multiple deadlines for multiple stakeholders
Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and design software (Canva, InDesign, Photoshop)
Discretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential information
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include occasional evenings and weekends
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing
Preferred Qualifications
1–3 years experience in fundraising or related field
Familiarity with the history, mission, and values of Jesuit education
Previous experience providing administrative support in a school or advancement setting
Experience with Raiser's Edge
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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Date Posted: 4/8/2026
Annual Giving Coordinator
12-month, Salaried Exempt, Institutional Staff Position
The Annual Giving Coordinator plays an important role in the success of the Annual Giving Program and the larger Advancement team. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator provides direct support for Loyola's annual giving initiatives; efforts in cultivation, acquisition, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal; volunteer groups; and special projects. This position assists with the production and implementation of targeted appeals and campaigns—digital, print, social media—for annual & leadership annual giving.
The Annual Giving Coordinator must possess exceptional organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be able to take initiative and work independently when needed, but also contribute to success as an enthusiastic team member. This role requires engagement with internal faculty/staff partners as well as contact with external partners, such as vendors, volunteers, and donors of various constituencies (i.e. alumni, parents, graduate parents, friends). Given the importance of building relationships in this role, this position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, confidentiality, trust, and good judgement in high stakes situations.
Reports to: Director of Annual Giving
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Annual Giving to provide donor-centric operational and fundraising support and to help implement overall strategy for Annual Giving
Support the creation and implementation of AGP's communications strategy by assisting with the planning, production, coordination, and dissemination of direct marketing appeals and outreach campaigns, including the direct mail, email, and social media
Draft compelling, donor-focused, and high-quality communications designed for donors and supporters, including but not limited to: solicitations, announcements, brochures, social media posts, and web content.
Coordinate logistics of special projects, such as the senior class gift, young alumni campaigns in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations, Loyola's day of giving, etc.
Serve as the DRI for Annual Fund parent volunteers, actively managing their schedules, projects, and progress.
Recruit and manage student volunteers to assist with Annual Giving outreach
Support stewardship efforts for all giving societies and programs; assist with other activities designed to connect donors to the mission of LA
Manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners. Collaborate with teams (advancement communications, advancement services, alumni, major gifts) as necessary. Participate in development and alumni events as needed. Support alumni relations team with its work to amplify reunion class giving.
Plan and execute Annual Giving events, including but not limited to Dona Marina Masses & receptions and fall leadership receptions for parents, in partnership with the Offices of Alumni Relations and Stewardship when appropriate
Work with the Data Manager on segmentation strategies and ways to measure and communicate ROI on campaigns
Ensure donor communications are accurately and promptly entered in the donor database (Raiser's Edge NXT)
Create reports in Raiser's Edge related to benchmarking, goal setting, and reporting
Support the Director of Annual Giving with administrative day-to-day tasks
The omission of specific duties as outlined above does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional duties that relate to the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree or equivalent expertise demonstrated through relevant professional experience
Superior personal accountability, work ethic, drive to meet goals, time management, attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity, communication skills—both written and verbal, high degree of professionalism, an ability to handle sensitive information
Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy's mission statement
Passionate about philanthropy
Proficiency in project management, including planning, prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks with multiple deadlines for multiple stakeholders
Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and design software (Canva, InDesign, Photoshop)
Discretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential information
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include occasional evenings and weekends
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing
Preferred Qualifications
1–3 years experience in fundraising or related field
Familiarity with the history, mission, and values of Jesuit education
Previous experience providing administrative support in a school or advancement setting
Experience with Raiser's Edge
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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