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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills Required
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field
- 2-3 years administrative, fundraising, event planning, customer service, or nonprofit experience
- Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, nonprofit, or hospitality environments
What We Do
Wesley Willows is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community in Rockford, Illinois, offering a full continuum of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, with a focus on personalized care and well-being.
