Development Analyst, Central Operations

About The Obama Foundation
At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone.
We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together.
That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-class museum and public gathering space that celebrates our nation’s first African American President and First Lady, steps away from where he began his career, where she was raised, and where—together—they made their home.
But that approach extends to all our work, whether it’s holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity.
As President Obama has said, “we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together.” So join us.
For more information, please visit www.obama.org.
Purpose of the Role
The Development Analyst, Central Operations will play a critical role in the functioning of the department. The primary responsibility of the Development Analyst, Central Operations will be to provide administrative support to the Development department’s leadership team. This includes accurately managing their calendars and tracking and executing on follow-up items, thereby ensuring they are dedicating their time to their highest priorities. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Development to advance a diverse portfolio of project management functions that touch all aspects of the Development team, including surrogate support and coordination and staff development initiatives (professional development, staff retreats, etc.).
Core Job Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Ensure that all stakeholders who have contact with the Development team experience warm and exceptional customer service.
• General Backstopping: On an as needed basis, contribute to the successful operations of other Development sub-teams.
• Briefing Materials: Draft, edit, and submit error-free briefing materials for external donor meetings.
• Project Coordination: For select projects or meetings, track next steps and ensure completion.
• CRM Data Entry: Accurately and promptly enter the Development leadership team’s data into Salesforce.
• Background Research: Conduct background research on prospects, as needed.
• Information Management: Collect and disseminate all background materials necessary for the Development leadership team to participate fully in internal and external meetings, to maintain expertise in all current and future Foundation efforts relevant to donors and prospects, and to monitor relevant developments in the field of philanthropy.
• Expense Administration: Ensure that all expense reimbursements are submitted accurately and on time.
• Meeting Correspondence: Draft meeting agendas and disseminate to the appropriate team members before the meeting.
• Calendar Management: On an as needed basis, manage calendars for members of the Development leadership team.
• Travel Arrangements: On an as needed basis, book travel and accommodations for the Development leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Quality briefing materials
• Accurate salesforce data
• Background research reports
• Project tracking reports
• Exceptional administrative support to the Development leadership team
• Meeting agenda and minutes
• Creation of and iteration on systems and processes for team operating effectiveness
• Timely and accurate expense statement reimbursements

Required Qualifications

• Communicates proactively and collaborates effectively with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional project manager – effectively plans and executes short- and long-term projects.
• Strong prioritization skills to effectively juggle short-term and long-term tasks and responsibilities in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication – written and verbal.

The salary range for this role is between $48,750 and $81,250.
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so 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!
In the interest of employee health and safety during the pendency of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Obama Foundation is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.
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.