Planned Parenthood of Illinois

Planned Parenthood of Illinois

Senior Development Associate

Chicago, IL · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$65kDetected 9 days ago
Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationWritingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Summary: The Senior Development Associate is primarily responsible for assisting the Development team in the implementation of fundraising activities.
  • Other responsibilities: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to remain informed about PPIL protocols, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

  • Extraordinary organizational and communication skills, strong writing skills, and an ability to participate in creative processes for department planning and projecting are required.
  • Ability to cultivate positive, productive relationships with donors and offer excellent customer service.
  • Ability to carry out duties respecting the sensitive and confidential nature of donor-related information and materials, and to demonstrate mature judgment in handling donor concerns.
  • A sincere commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood is required.
  • This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize as well as multi-task.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Required: High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Extraordinary organizational and communication skills, strong writing skills, and an ability to participate in creative processes for department planning and projecting are required. Ability to cultivate positive, productive relationships with donors and offer excellent customer service. Research skills, including tenacity, perseverance, and strong results focus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to carry out duties respecting the sensitive and confidential nature of donor-related information and materials, and to demonstrate mature judgment in handling donor concerns. A sincere commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood is required.
  • Education
  • Experience
  • One to three years prior fundraising experience preferred, or equivalent experience in a position involving database management, research, and writing. Strong working knowledge of MS Office software and fundraising database programs is required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
  • One to three years prior fundraising experience preferred, or equivalent experience in a position involving database management, research, and writing.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office software and fundraising database programs is required.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Skills

  • Project Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana
  • Physical demands/Work Environment:
  • Supervisor: Director of Major and Individual Giving
  • Status: Full-Time, salaried, exempt from the provisions of wage and salary regulations.
  • Physical demands/
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use the phone.
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to key in data, handle, or feel and reach.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Do not be deterred if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in job posting.
  • (55%
  • Major & Individual Giving Support)
  • Support the planned giving program

Compensation

  • Lead the bi-annual major gift appeal mailings, including working with PPIL Board Ambassadors and preparing materials to support their donor outreach, work with PPFA and gift officers on the appeal mailing list and appeal letter, and track

Company info

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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