Advancement Coordinator

Advancement Coordinator
$52,000-$58,000/year| Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL

At Wesley Willows, philanthropy is more than fundraising. It is about creating meaningful opportunities that enhance the lives of older adults today and for generations to come. The Advancement Coordinator will play a vital role in helping advance initiatives connected to whole-person wellness, resident engagement, memory wellness programming, campus transformation, and community impact.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Support and enhance the lives of our residents every day
• Competitive Pay: Salary ranges from $52,000-$58,000/year, with credit given for experience
• Flexible Opportunities: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Supportive Team: We value and invest in our team members
• Efficient Hiring Process: Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours

What You’ll Do

• Support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, and annual giving efforts
• Maintain donor records and communications, process gifts, and manage donor data in fundraising systems
• Coordinate fundraising events, donor receptions, community outreach activities, and resident engagement programs
• Manage event logistics, registrations, sponsorship tracking, vendor coordination, and event materials
• Build and strengthen relationships with residents, families, donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Assist with newsletters, email campaigns, social media content, and other advancement communications
• Provide administrative support through scheduling, reporting, meeting coordination, and department operations

What You’ll Need

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older (required)
• Associate’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2–3 years of administrative, fundraising, event planning, customer service, or nonprofit experience preferred
• Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems preferred
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, nonprofit, or hospitality environments is a plus

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees

• Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Telemedicine Services
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
• National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
• Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
• Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
• Verification of work authorization
• Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
• Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving