at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Development Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. The Development Communication Specialist is the primary content creator for the Adler’s fundraising team. They are responsible for creating the donor communications and fundraising materials, including grant proposals and reports, digital campaign appeals, and event invitations. This role will work cross-departmentally to create informative and engaging content to support the cultivation and stewardship of foundation, corporate, and individual donor audiences. This individual will also be responsible for:
- Creating donor communications, cultivation, and stewardship materials that are fresh, persuasive, and communicates the Adler’s vision and mission
- Drafting content for grant proposals and reports for corporate and foundation donors
- Developing stewardship touchpoints, including newsletters, blogs, and acknowledgements
- Collaborating with team members to ensure gifts and donor information are accurately communicated and recorded in the donor database
