Beyond Legal Aid (formerly CALA) · 5 hours ago
Development Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $61K/yrBeyond Legal Aid is reimagining what legal aid can be through community activism lawyering. The Development Associate plays a key role in supporting fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and event initiatives to expand Beyond’s impact.
AssociationLegalNon ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assist with drafting and editing public communications, newsletters, annual reports, and other organizational materials
Support social media content creation aligned with organizational messaging and fundraising priorities across Beyond’s social platforms
Collaborate with staff and community partners to create campaign stories, gather data, and showcase impact highlights
Provide development-related support as instructed by leadership
May assist with development-related materials connected to board engagement, as appropriate
Conduct research on funding opportunities aligned with Beyond’s mission and program areas
Assist with the preparation of letters of inquiry, grant applications, and renewal materials
Support development of interim and final grant reports, including data gathering and narrative drafting
Help maintain grant and data tracking systems, deadlines, and associated documentation
Support donor engagement activities, including outreach, cultivation, and stewardship, in coordination with the Development Team
Help maintain accurate donor records and giving histories
Assist with donor prospect research to strengthen Beyond’s network of supporters
Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, including the annual fundraiser, cultivation events, and community-based gatherings
Coordinate event logistics, guest lists, partner outreach, marketing materials, and post-event follow-up
Support onsite event operations as needed
Provide support to various committees and volunteers
Assist with drafting internal and external development reports, including our annual report
Maintain organized systems for development materials, documents, and data
Enter, update, and analyze donor and program data in relevant CRM and database systems
Provide general support to the Development Team and contribute to department-wide initiatives
Participate in staff meetings, cross-departmental collaboration, and internal committees as assigned
May provide guidance or support to interns or temporary staff supporting development activities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and persuasive materials
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Interest in nonprofit development, grant writing, communications, law, or related fields
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Commitment to social justice and alignment with Beyond's community-driven model
Experience with design tools such as Adobe or Canva
Preferred
Experience with nonprofit development, communications, community organizing, or related work
Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems (such as Little Green Light), or data management tools, including Google Suite
Research experience (academic or professional)
Experience with video editing and production
Professional competency or fluency in another language
Basic accounting skills, strongly preferred
Social Media Example(s), preferably video content if available
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance at 90% coverage
Participation in an organizational 401(k)
Paid time off, holidays, 1 floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid work schedule with a mix of flexible and fixed hours: Beyond currently operates four days remote and one day in-person at our downtown Chicago office
Company
Beyond Legal Aid (formerly CALA)
Beyond Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that brings legal services directly to the most disadvantaged in the Chicagoland area and to advance public awareness of legal issues affecting these communities.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lam Ho
Founder & Executive Director
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