Development Analyst

Misericordia Home; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical plans

Commuter benefits

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Misericordia Home in Chicago seeks a Development Analyst to manage donor data entry and database upkeep within the Foundation department. The role focuses on ensuring data quality, processing gifts, and supporting stewardship through timely acknowledgments and memorial donations.

You will work with volunteers and residents to maintain records, respond to inquiries, and help drive fundraising operations with attention to detail and accuracy. Familiarity with donor management software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Experience using donor CRM software to manage records and gifts.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter all incoming donations into the donor database accurately and promptly.
• Review and verify donor data; ensure correct linking and gift type mapping.
• Prepare timely donor gift acknowledgments and memorial donations lists.
• Support reporting and donor services for stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with volunteers and residents on data-entry tasks and questions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Donor management software

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

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Development Analyst

Development and Public Relations Administrative Chicago, IL, US

Today Requisition ID: 1452

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by supporting the generosity that sustains a community?

Misericordia is a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides long-term residential care, education, employment, and community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving more than 650 residents, Misericordia offers a full continuum of individualized services within a vibrant, inclusive community.

As a Development Analyst in our Foundation department, you will accurately enter and maintain donation data, uphold data quality standards across the donor database, and produce timely donor gift acknowledgements. You will work with a staff of volunteer and resident data entry clerks and ensure the integrity of the donor records that underpin Misericordia’s fundraising, reporting, and stewardship efforts.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work:Support a premier and beloved organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Make an impact:Your accuracy and care keep donors connected to the mission and help fund the services residents rely on.
• Supportive team:Work alongside development colleagues, volunteers, and residents in an inclusive community.
• Competitive benefits:Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, a comprehensive suite of medical plans, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

As a Development Analyst, You Will:

Data Entry & Database Management

• Accurately and promptly enter all incoming donations into the donor database (checks, credit cards, online, electronic payments, stock, etc.)
• Ensure donor records are complete and correctly linked, including matching gifts
• Apply consistent data entry standards and naming conventions across all gift types and campaigns
• Flag and resolve data discrepancies, consulting development colleagues as needed

Volunteer and Resident Interaction

• Assist volunteers and residents with data entry and gift processing tasks
• Review volunteer- and resident-entered data for accuracy before it is finalized in the database
• Serve as point of contact for volunteer and resident questions

Gift Acknowledgements & Stewardship

• Generate timely, accurate donor gift acknowledgments
• Assist with monitoring and ordering plaques for memorial donations

Reporting & Donor Services

• Prepare memorial donation lists for families as requested
• Field donor calls and emails, responding to questions and needs in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

As a Development Analyst, you will report to the Development Manager and build your skills in donor database management and fundraising operations while supporting the Foundation’s stewardship efforts.

Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance are available to support your continued education and career growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to timeliness and accuracy
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with volunteers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience with donor management/CRM software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) preferred
• Experience in accounting/recordkeeping preferred

Pay

Base Pay

• Development Analyst: $45,000 – $55,000 per year
• Comprehensive suite of medical plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Student loan assistance
• Opportunities for career growth
• And more

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a Chicago-based nonprofit home to more than 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our community provides long-term residential care, education, employment, and a vibrant, inclusive place to belong, with individualized services designed to help each resident reach their potential.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.