Associate Director of Development Operations
$70,000–$70,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage the donor database, optimize CRM systems, and develop reporting dashboards to inform fundraising strategy. Oversee gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and pledge tracking while conducting prospect research to identify new funding opportunities. Lead planning and execution of donor cultivation events, handling vendor management, logistics, and post-event reporting. Serve as the primary liaison with Finance for reconciliations, budgeting, and gift reporting. Train team members on CRM best practices and continuously improve operational workflows. $70,000 salary with comprehensive benefits. Join a high-performing team dedicated to supporting Chicago Public Schools students through arts, academics, and mental wellness programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of experience in development operations, fundraising, database management, event management, or a related field
- Experience with donor CRM systems
- Salesforce
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to the mission of Communities In Schools of Chicago
Desired Qualifications
- Salesforce preferred
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