KAP 2026-2027 - Development Associate - Illinois Policy Institute
Stand Together is a collaborative organization focused on tackling the country's most pressing challenges. The Illinois Policy Institute is hiring a Development Associate to support fundraising operations, contributing to donor engagement and revenue growth while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit development.
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit donor proposals, impact reports, and stewardship communications
- Maintain and update institutional boilerplate, program summaries, and funding materials
- Conduct research on prospective donors, foundations, and partners
- Summarize findings and track cultivation activity within the organization’s CRM
- Coordinate with Finance and Operations to record gifts, pledges, and donor interactions
- Support reconciliation processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Assist with drafting thank-you letters and donor acknowledgments
- Support donor club materials and ensure prompt, professional follow-up
- Assist with meeting coordination, briefing preparation, and personalized donor outreach
- Support senior staff in preparing for donor meetings and calls
- Assist with donor receptions, briefings, and institute events
- Support logistics, guest coordination, and post-event follow-up
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Interest in fundraising, philanthropy, communications, or public policy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; CRM experience a plus (training provided)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to occasionally support events outside standard business hours (up to 10%)
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