At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action.

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community.

We are deeply committed to creating an actively anti-racist organization, leveraging our global reach to combat systemic racism and inequity wherever it exists.Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of the Role

As a member of the Development team, the Development Analyst, International, will play a critical role in the functioning of the International Development team. The Development Analyst, International, will serve in an administrative and support capacity, allowing team members to maximize their time on fundraising activities.

As the Development Analyst, International, you will report directly to the Chief of Staff, Development.

Core Job Responsibilities

• CRM Data Entry: Accurately and promptly enter team International’s data into Salesforce and construct and format basic reports.

• Briefing Materials: Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external donor meetings.

• Project Coordination: For select projects or meetings, including support of regional donor circles, track next steps and ensure completion.

• Event Support: Assist in tracking and managing regional fundraising events, including invites, RSVPs, and follow-up processes and ensuring completion.

• Calendar Management: Manage calendars for regional team members, ensuring that they spend most of their time on their highest priorities.

• Background Research: Conduct background research on prospects, as needed.

• Meeting Correspondence: Draft meeting agendas and disseminate them to the appropriate team members before the meeting. Track action steps with the responsible team lead.

• Special Projects: Including, but not limited to, supporting European Advisory Council communications; creating tracking systems for Top 10 prospect management, preparing thank-you notes, and contributing to a global fundraising mindset.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Accurate and timely Salesforce data

• Administrative systems for team operating effectiveness

• Project tracking reports

• Background research reports

• Quality briefing materials

• Meeting agenda and minutes

Required Qualifications

• Project management experience to effectively plan and execute short and long-term projects.

• Proven proactive communication and collaboration to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Previous Salesforce or other fundraising database experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with an international constituency (outside the United States) and knowledge of other languages is a plus.

The salary range for this role is between $51,965 and $64,980.

This is a remote role based in Chicago.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.