SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – Events & Individual Giving POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Development

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

ABOUT ACCESS LIVING:

Established in 1980, Access Living is a change agent committed to fostering an inclusive society

that enables Chicagoans with disabilities to live fully engaged and self-directed lives. Nationally

recognized as a leading force in the disability advocacy community, Access Living challenges

stereotypes, protects civil rights and champions social reform. Their staff and volunteers combine

knowledge and personal experience to deliver programs and services that equip people with

disabilities to advocate for themselves. Access Living is at the forefront of the disability rights

movement, removing barriers so people with disabilities can live the future they envision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Donor Identification & Cultivation

• Support the Chief Development Officer and President/CEO with donor pipeline development
• Conduct research and share relevant biographical information to support strategic and respectful donor interactions.
• Use internal and external resources to identify new prospects and strengthen engagement with individual and corporate donors.
• Use donor analysis to identify and track annual donors with potential to transition into major gift and planned giving prospects.

Fundraising Strategy & Campaigns

• Manage solicitation cycles for targeted renewals, #GivingTuesday, annual appeals and digital campaigns.
• Coordinate the solicitation and stewardship of annual Gala sponsors in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and President/CEO.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand accessible online and digital philanthropy programs.

Events Management:

• Take a lead role in planning, organizing, promoting, executing and following up on fundraising events, major donor events and stewardship events.
• Work closely with the annual Gala event consultant and internal teams throughout the planning and execution process.
• Oversee auctions and raffles, including item solicitation, tracking, packaging and fulfillment.
• Collaborate with internal team to create and facilitate a robust and enduring annual Week of Gratitude.

Communications & Data Integrity:

• Work with the Chief Development Officer and Communications team to create donor materials,
• appeals and social media content that reflect Access Living’s philanthropic vision and values.
• Develop segmentation strategies and work with the Development & Database Associate to facilitate data delivery for mailings, emails, event invitations and ticket sales.
• Maintain data integrity across Constant Contact and Raiser’s Edge.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with the Development & Database Associate and Finance to report on Development activity during audits.
• Assist with Planned Giving and other development initiatives as needed.
• Support other activities, as needed, consistent with a small team environment.

Please note that the purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the

position. This is not a comprehensive list of duties/responsibilities.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Strong database management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and

Outlook), and excellent organizational skills required. Strong verbal and written communication

skills, with the ability to engage with donors, staff and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Nothing unusual.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE PROGRAMS OPERATED:

Computer, phone, copier, printer and various software, including Raiser’s Edge NXT, Microsoft

Office Suite,

Give Lively/online giving, Constant Contact and Trellis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Access Living operates in a hybrid work environment, with staff expected to work in the office at

least two days per week, including mandatory in-office Coordinated Days for all staff, departments

and teams.

OTHER: People with disabilities, members of other minority communities, and those with personal experience

with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

SALARY: Range: $63,000-67,000

Health Insurance

• Available to employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Offer HMO and PPO options.

Dental Insurance

• Available to employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Offer HMO and PPO options.

Life Insurance

• Provide life insurance for all employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Coverage is 1 ½ times your salary.

Vision Insurance

• Provide vision insurance for all employees enrolled in health insurance.

403(b)

• Provide a 403(b) retirement program for all employees who choose to participate.
• Access Living will match 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%
• Matching doesn’t begin until after 1st year of employment and is subject to a 4 year vesting schedule.

Short Term Disability

• Provide Short Term Disability insurance for all employees working30 or more hours per week who have completed one year of service.

Long Term Disability

• Provide Long Term Disability insurance for all employees working30 or more hours per week who have completed one year of service.

Employee Assistance Plan

• Provide 24/7 assistance call-inline for all staff.

Vacation

• Available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 17 days from 1 to 4 years of service, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

• Beginning of your fifth year you start accruing22 days each year, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

Sick Time

• Available to all employees.
• 12 days, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

Personal Days

• Available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 5 days, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

Religious/Cultural Observances

• Add 3 floating holidays for religious or cultural observances

Hybrid Work Environment

• Staff are required to come to the office two days per week.
• Bank of 25 additional remote workdays can be used on an annual basis, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

All benefits are subject to change at any time based on the discretion of Access Living.

Email cover letter and resumé Attn: Chief Development Officer, Babara Khalouf, careers@accessliving.org