Location: 3300 Woodcreek Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Development and Foundation
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
POSITION SUMMARY
The Foundation Administrator is responsible for coordinating ASGE Foundation fundraising initiatives and operations, providing administrative and special event support, and working with the team to develop new donation channels in accordance with the mission and strategy of the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate ASGE Foundation fundraising initiatives including annual fund, major gifts, campaigns, planned giving, special events and meetings.
Coordinate aspects of the Crystal Awards gala including programming, registration, meeting space, food and beverage, decorator services and all related meeting specifications leading up to the event as well as onsite.
Manage gift processing and pledge collection.
Prepare accurate, timely and meaningful gift acknowledgements for all donations and pledges.
Manage the ASGE Foundation’s comprehensive donor recognition and benefits program.
Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit current and prospective annual fund donors to increase their level of annual support, or to contribute as major, campaign, or planned gift donors. Oversee all pipeline building (annual giving – mid to major donors) including database management processes and procedures, cultivation and stewardship efforts.
Actively maintain content on Foundation Web pages and assist in implementing ASGE Foundation publications, communications, marketing and social media
A Bachelor’s Degree is not required but is a plus. Minimum 3 years progressive association foundation management, non-profit fundraising or professional member organization.
Skills:
Have great people skills, strong leadership and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, highly productive environment.
Strong project management and attention to detail
Highly efficient in time management and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communications skills; high-level of proofreading and editing
Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising strategies
Energetic, mission-focused strategic thinker
Self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of financial reporting
Donor database management experience preferred, experience with iMIS a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Abilities:
Ability to build strong relationships, motivate and effectively work with donors, volunteers and staff.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in all circumstances
Ability to uphold high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to travel and to occasionally work evenings and weekends
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 15,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.ASGE is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability or any other status protected by State and Federal Law. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging drives us forward every day. Together, we will continue to build a culture that welcomes, encourages, supports, and empowers the diverse voices of our employees. ASGE's Mission Statement is: "To be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in endoscopy"
