Development Associate - Corporate & Foundation Relations

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Development Associate to join the Corporate and Foundation Relations team. The role focuses on administrative support, reporting, and communications to advance fundraising goals.

Key duties include drafting letters, preparing proposals, formatting budgets and PowerPoint presentations, and coordinating donor-related materials and events, while maintaining CRM data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word; database familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters, emails, and collateral materials for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain library of proposals, reports, budgets, and donor data.
• Generate prospect lists for programs and priorities; format materials for submissions.

Skills

Communication

Excel & PowerPoint

Databases

Research tools

Higher ed experience

Independent worker

Deadline oriented

Alumni relations

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Development Associate to join the Corporate and Foundation Relations team. The role focuses on administrative support, reporting, and communications to advance fundraising goals.

Key duties include drafting letters, preparing proposals, formatting budgets and PowerPoint presentations, and coordinating donor-related materials and events, while maintaining CRM data integrity.