Fundraising 

• Manage all donor communication and outreach including sending out annual appeals, donor tax letters, and email campaigns
• Monitor fundraising progress and report results with recommendations to the Board Income Development Committee
• Work to develop a long-term donor engagement strategy that includes diverse funding sources
• Research and prepare foundation and corporate grant proposals
• Develop membership and individual giving campaigns
• Assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling their funding goals 
• Work closely with the Director of Operations & IT to manage all giving through the Blackbaud eTapestry system

Event Planning 

• Coordinate, promote, and execute all of WorldChicago’s fundraising events, including the Spring Diplomacy Luncheon and Fall Cultural Fundraiser
• Work with the President and Income Development committee to develop the theme, location, and funding goals for events
• Design programs, invitations, signage and all other event marketing pieces
• Manage registration and payment for events using Blackbaud software
• Coordinate live, silent, and online auctions; Procure auction item donations
• Generate and mail thank you letters for all sponsors, speakers, and donors 

Outreach & Communication 

• Communicate with program management staff to stay updated on visiting international delegates’ activities and identify which to highlight in external communications
• Write and design weekly newsletters and e-blasts; Maintain distribution list
• Develop and oversee strategy for WorldChicago’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Post original content to social media channels about visiting delegates’ activities and/or WorldChicago events
• Update WorldChicago website regularly with original content on events and visitor stories
• Serve as staff liaison to the Marketing and PR Board Committee
• Lead public relations initiatives, write press releases, and cultivate media relationships 
• Recommend the annual fundraising goal providing supporting details to the President and Income Development Committee
• Ensure all donors receive appreciation for their donation within 48 hours of receipt of a gift