About the ABF
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute that expands knowledge and advances justice through rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. The ABF's primary sources of funding are an annual grant from the American Bar Endowment (ABE) and contributions by the Fellows of the ABF – a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, faculty, and scholars whose careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession. The ABF’s offices are located on Northwestern University’s Chicago campus in Streeterville.
Position Overview
The Development Associate plays a key role in the supporting the ABF’s fundraising efforts as part of a team that generates more than $2 million annually. This position will report to the Senior Director of the Fellows.
Key Responsibilities
Fellows Recruitment (70%)
Development and Donor Services (15%)
Administrative (15%)
Other duties not listed above may be required of this position.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The ABF strives to foster a community that represents many backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply for this position, even if you do not meet every qualification listed. Please note that experience need not be professional in nature; unpaid or informal experience may also be relevant. We are committed to providing support and training to help our staff members grow and succeed in their roles.
Work Structure and Environment
This is a full-time (35 hours/week), non-exempt position. ABF staff work on a hybrid schedule (40% in office, 60% working remotely within the state of Illinois). Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch period. Occasional work outside of these hours is expected in connection with ABF events (e.g., Board meetings). Close mental and visual attention are required, primarily for using a computer and/or extensive reading. Out-of-state travel may be required for this position.
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, including providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. All decisions regarding employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age; ancestry; certain arrest or criminal history records; citizenship; color; disability; gender; gender identity; genetic information; housing status; marital status; military status; national origin; order of protection status; parental status; pregnancy; protected activity (e.g., reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment); race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture or hair styles); religion; reproductive health decisions; sex; sexual orientation; source of income; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence or who have family or household members who are victims of such violence; unfavorable discharge from the military; or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the ABF
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute that expands knowledge and advances justice through rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. The ABF's primary sources of funding are an annual grant from the American Bar Endowment (ABE) and contributions by the Fellows of the ABF – a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, faculty, and scholars whose careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession. The ABF’s offices are located on Northwestern University’s Chicago campus in Streeterville.
Position Overview
The Development Associate plays a key role in the supporting the ABF’s fundraising efforts as part of a team that generates more than $2 million annually. This position will report to the Senior Director of the Fellows.
Key Responsibilities
Fellows Recruitment (70%)
Full-time administrative staff benefits currently include:
Full-time administrative staff benefits currently include:
English - fluent
English - fluent
Please submit a résumé and brief explanation of your interest in the ABF combined as a single PDF via Breezy at https://american-bar-foundation.breezy.hr/p/c517c9fe6ba5-development-associate. Applications submitted through other platforms will not be reviewed. No phone calls or office visits, please. Note: A pre-employment background check is required for final candidates; however, conviction of a crime does not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment.
Please submit a résumé and brief explanation of your interest in the ABF combined as a single PDF via Breezy at https://american-bar-foundation.breezy.hr/p…