Job Description Provides administrative support, including gift acknowledgement processes, data analysis and reporting, membership rosters and list management; Communicates (both verbally and in writing) with a wide range of donors, departments, employees, vendors, physicians, board members and volunteers; and serves as a liaison on behalf of NMF to foster strong donor and working relationships; Provides essential support functions including calendar management support for the department leadership; facilitates and schedules meetings; books meeting rooms; arranges for catering; confirms attendance; and supports in preparation and distribution of materials as necessary; Utilizes Raisers Edge database to document and support fundraising initiatives and activities of the team; Manages telephone operations; answers, screens, and directs telephone calls; Represents and provides support for NMF at appropriate events related to donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising activities. This includes int

Qualifications

Required: Bachelors degree. 1-3 years of experience in a fundraising, community outreach or administrative support position, preferably in a non-profit organization. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to organize and think independently with orientation to deadline and detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred: Healthcare industry experience. Experience with Raisers Edge database.

Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.