Senior Development Associate: Donor Relations & Campaigns

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Development professional to support donor identification and cultivation, manage campaigns, and coordinate major donor activities in a hybrid work setting. Responsibilities include donor research, engagement with individuals and corporate sponsors, and supporting annual appeals and gala initiatives.

The role emphasizes data integrity, collaboration across the team, and ongoing communications with donors while operating within a small team

Qualifications

• Experience in development or a related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Raiser's Edge software is ideal.
• Experience in annual appeals and donor solicitations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic thinking into action plans and output.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate donors; support the Chief Development Officer and President/CEO.
• Research biographical information to support donor interactions.
• Identify new prospects and strengthen engagement with individual and corporate donors.
• Track annual donors with potential to upgrade to major gifts and planned giving.

Skills

Database management

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Give Lively

Constant Contact

Trellis

Job description

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Development professional to support donor identification and cultivation, manage campaigns, and coordinate major donor activities in a hybrid work setting. Responsibilities include donor research, engagement with individuals and corporate sponsors, and supporting annual appeals and gala initiatives.

The role emphasizes data integrity, collaboration across the team, and ongoing communications with donors while operating within a small team