Development Associate

Fighting Youth Shouting Out for Humanity

Indiana (PA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

Health

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life

401K

Job summary

HANA Center in the Chicago area is seeking a Development Associate to join the development team and advance fundraising programs across individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and organizations.

Under the Senior Manager of Development, you will draft proposals, coordinate donor communications, and help manage grants, events, and donor databases, contributing to HANA's mission of immigrant and community empowerment.

Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, racial, and economic justice
A belief in communities’ ability to support each other, organize, and achieve desired goals together
Preferred experience working with community-based organizations, especially those focused on issues related to Korean American, Asian American, immigrant communities and/or social, economic, and racial justice
Minimum 2 years of fundraising and/or grant writing experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, accuracy, and proven track record of meeting deadlines
Proficiency in using technology and systems to maximize efficiency and impact
Ability to build partnerships and gain consensus with co-workers, volunteer leaders, and peers
Ability to take initiative, work independently, think creatively, and problem solve with a commitment to continued learning
Prior experience with EveryAction or comparable donor management software is an asset
Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and ability to travel to both HANA offices and for events as needed
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Bilingual in Korean, both verbal and written, is an asset

Responsibilities

Work within a development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors
Draft and edit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports working closely with HANA Team Leads to gather relevant information
Research demographic and other relevant information to strengthen grant proposals
Participate in funder meetings as requested, documenting notes and next steps
Assist and lead segments of work for fundraising events including HANA’s annual MODU Gala, end of the year holiday donations, and other donor stewardship and cultivation events
Help track sponsors and individual outreach for fundraising events
Organize and maintain accurate and comprehensive fundraising databases, grant calendar and files, and donor records
Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations, including production and distribution of thank you letters and calls
Assist in creating and writing content for donor communications
Attend and participate in community meetings and other activities as needed
Participate in and complete all required trainings
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Immigrant rights

Community organizing

Community orgs

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

Project management

Tech proficiency

Partnerships

Self-motivation

EveryAction

Canva

Adobe CS

Driver's license

Evenings/weekends

Korean language

Tools

EveryAction

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.

HANA engages a primarily low-income, limited-English proficient community, prioritizing community members who have been historically marginalized and have not had access to resources, including older adults, youth of color, women, undocumented families, survivors of gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ individuals, and intercountry adoptees. Currently, HANA engages 16,000 community members annually in the City of Chicago and northwest suburbs. Key programs include immigration services, crisis intervention and domestic violence assistance, case management, workforce development, health education and screenings, ESL tutoring, citizenship and technology classes, public benefits assistance, pro-bono legal services, housing services, senior services, youth leadership development, community organizing, and civic engagement.

Position Summary

HANA’s Development Associate is a key member of HANA’s development team, ensuring that HANA has the resources necessary to support its programs and organizing campaigns. The Development Associate works in close coordination with HANA’s Senior Manager of Development to implement fundraising programs to secure and grow support from individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and organizations.

Major Responsibilities

Work within a development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors
Draft and edit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports working closely with HANA Team Leads to gather relevant information
Research demographic and other relevant information to strengthen grant proposals
Participate in funder meetings as requested, documenting notes and next steps
Assist and lead segments of work for fundraising events including HANA’s annual MODU Gala, end of the year holiday donations, and other donor stewardship and cultivation events
Help track sponsors and individual outreach for fundraising events
Organize and maintain accurate and comprehensive fundraising databases, grant calendar and files, and donor records
Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations, including production and distribution of thank you letters and calls
Assist in creating and writing content for donor communications
Attend and participate in community meetings and other activities as needed
Participate in and complete all required trainings
Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, racial, and economic justice
A belief in communities’ ability to support each other, organize, and achieve desired goals together
Preferred experience working with community-based organizations, especially those focused on issues related to Korean American, Asian American, immigrant communities and/or social, economic, and racial justice
Minimum 2 years of fundraising and/or grant writing experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, accuracy, and proven track record of meeting deadlines
Proficiency in using technology and systems to maximize efficiency and impact
Ability to build partnerships and gain consensus with co-workers, volunteer leaders, and peers
Ability to take initiative, work independently, think creatively, and problem solve with a commitment to continued learning
Prior experience with EveryAction or comparable donor management software is an asset
Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and ability to travel to both HANA offices and for events as needed
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Bilingual in Korean, both verbal and written, is an asset

Reports To

Senior Manager of Development

Compensation

This is a full‑time position with a competitive salary range of $50,000-$60,000 and benefits that include paid leave, paid sick leave, health, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life, and 401K.

Benefits