Development Coordinator

Company Overview 
We are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), an innovative professional medical association located in Darien, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Established in 1975, the AASM is the only professional society in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. Our mission is to advance sleep care and enhance sleep health to improve lives. We represent a combined membership of over 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals who specialize in the sleep field. 

In pursuit of improving sleep health and promoting high-quality patient-centered care for all people, the AASM is dedicated to fostering a culture that is committed to excellence, inclusive, flexible, collaborative, appreciative, supportive, and innovative. Our staff connects to these team values in many ways, and we are looking for others who would like to experience the same. 

We value the benefits of work/life balance through a hybrid work environment. We strongly encourage our employees to work in the office two days a week, with Wednesday as an anchor day to strengthen our collaborative and supportive culture. Managers (with direct reports) are required to work in the office on the anchor day. Office presence for this position will be once a week on Wednesdays for the first month of training and then flexible after that. Generally, twice a year for two consecutive days, all employees report to the office for special staff meetings/functions. As a result, only local candidates will be considered for this position. 

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation is the official philanthropy of the AASM. The AASM Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) entity with a governance structure that enables the organization to work in alignment with the Academy. Its values, programs, and purpose are focused on investing in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people. Our team is growing! We're looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional administrative, interpersonal, and writing skills, a commitment to outstanding customer service, and a genuine passion for philanthropy and healthcare.

Salary Range: $50,000 - 55,000 commensurate with experience. 

A typical day in the life of an AASM Foundation Development Coordinator:

• Provide vital administrative and project support to help advance our fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
• Assist in planning and executing campaigns, donor recognition, and special events that strengthen our mission.
• Draft and proofread donor communications and marketing materials.
• Maintain accurate donor records and prepare reports as needed.
• Support meaningful donor stewardship through timely, personalized outreach.
• Collaborate across teams to align fundraising and communications efforts with the AASM Foundation’s mission.
• Provide exemplary customer service to donors, volunteers, members, and grant recipients. 
• Research and identify potential donors, partners, and sponsors while contributing creative ideas for engagement and impact.

What we need:

•  Associate's degree or a combination of education and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong administrative support skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Well-developed customer service skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work effectively independently, as part of a team, and across organizational lines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for thinking outside the box to engage donors and stakeholders.
• Interest in philanthropy and healthcare.

What we’d love:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business-related degree, public relations, public health, or similar
• Experience in nonprofit development or fundraising support.
• Experience with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT, DonorPerfect, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)
  
  

The AASM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a recipient of the 2025 Best Workplaces in Illinois award. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aside from the great job opportunity, we offer a collaborative and fun work culture with amazing benefits. Visit "Working at AASM" for a glimpse of AASM work life. 

• Affordable medical & dental coverage for you and your family 
• Free life & disability insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO (personal/vacation/sick time) plus paid company holidays 
• 8 weeks PAID parental leave
• Flex-time hours
• Business casual environment
• Generous 401(k) plan 
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts 
• Health savings account with generous employer contributions
• Professional development assistance 
• Pet insurance 
• Theft ID coverage 
• Discounted fitness membership 
• Door Dash meal perks 
• Service recognition and peer-to-peer platform with reward points redeemable for gift cards or charitable donations 
• Weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” with walk, stretch, and healthy snack breaks 
• Twice daily “plank breaks” 
• Seasonal staff events