Development Associate

Lycée Français de Chicago-posted 1 day ago

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Chicago, IL

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Development Associate The Lycée Français is a pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 international school in Chicago, Illinois. We seek high-quality employees interested in advancing our mission to empower students to grow into active global citizens who employ critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability and act with the utmost integrity. Position Overview The Development Associate plays a critical support role within the Lycée Français de Chicago’s Development Office, with responsibilities evenly split between: Gift processing and data entry (50%) , and Administrative support to the Chief Development Officer (50%) . This position is an integral member of the Advancement team and works closely with colleagues in the Communications and Marketing Office, particularly when coordination is needed for website updates, donor messaging, or community outreach materials. The role requires excellent attention to detail, a proactive and collaborative work style, and comfort working in Raiser’s Edge (both database and NXT web view).

Adhere to the Database Manual and Policy Handbook developed in collaboration with the school's RE consultant (our Raiser’s Edge “Power User”)
Enter and process all philanthropic gifts, pledges, and payments into Raiser’s Edge daily
Maintain up-to-date and accurate constituent records (e.g., contact information, relationships, gift histories, and constituent codes with dates)
Generate and distribute timely donor acknowledgment letters, ensuring consistency with giving levels and campaign messaging
Perform regular gift reconciliation with the Finance Office and resolve discrepancies as needed either directly or in collaboration with Development colleagues
Support the Development Office with reporting needs, including dashboards, board materials, and donor summaries
Manage the calendar, scheduling, and administrative logistics for the Chief Development Officer
Help prepare materials for Development Committee meetings, donor visits, and internal presentations
Coordinate the CDO’s communications, reminders, and follow-up related to major gift activity and donor stewardship
Maintain organized digital and physical files for Development operations
Assist in planning and executing Development events (e.g., cultivation gatherings, donor receptions)
Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Office when development-related content, website updates, or campaign materials need to be published
Serve as a professional and confidential point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned by the CDO

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
2+ years of experience in development, fundraising operations, or nonprofit administration preferred
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or other donor database/CRM strongly preferred
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, time management, and data entry skills
Comfortable working with numbers and producing accurate reports
Strong communication skills—both verbal and written
Team-oriented, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments, including the Business Office and Communications.
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning; working both independently and as part of a team; and, once hired, to the mission and values of the Lycée Français de Chicago
Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism
English fluency required, French language skills a strong plus

2+ years of experience in development, fundraising operations, or nonprofit administration preferred
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or other donor database/CRM strongly preferred
French language skills a strong plus

medical insurance
tuition remission
403b match
a generous paid time-off policy

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