Development Associate

ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Associate functions as an essential part of Association 
House’s Development team, working closely with the Associate Director of Development to implement the individual and corporate giving programs. To this end, the Development Associate plays a key role in inkind engagement, auxiliary board activities, corporate volunteer initiatives, and peer-to-peer campaigns. 
The Development Associate is also responsible for maintaining the donor CRM database and leading donor recognition efforts. This is a highly collaborative and detail-oriented role. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of office work experience; or, bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of office 
  work experience. 
• Commitment to supporting historically underinvested communities and advancing equitable access to resources and opportunities. 
• 1-3 years of work or volunteer experience in fundraising. 
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge. Knowledge of basic fundraising principles