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 11000 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 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! Were 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 : $50000 - 55000 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 Foundations 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 :

What wed love :

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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Fundraising,Microsoft Publisher,Microsoft Powerpoint,Event Planning,Salesforce,LMS,Administrative Experience,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50000 - 55000