Development Coordinator, Part Time

Center for Disability & Elder Law

Development Coordinator supporting CDEL's fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Assisting in grants management and donor stewardship in a part-time role.

Posted 8/1/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit development and fundraising, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in managing donor relations, grant administration, and preparing fundraising materials to support organizational missions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentFundraisingGrants AdministrationDonor RelationsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Grant Tracking SoftwareData CollectionReport GenerationProposal PreparationFundraising Materials Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsResearch AbilitiesAnalytical SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookDonor Database

Industry Keywords

Donor Pipeline DevelopmentMoves ManagementStewardship CommunicationsFundraising CampaignsCDEL Mission Commitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the grants calendar, tracking proposal and reporting deadlines through grant tracking software
Assist with the preparation, submission, and organization of grant applications and reports
Collect program data and supporting documentation for grant reports
Maintain grant files and records
Research prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors
Prepare donor and prospect profiles for cultivation meetings
Assist with identifying new funding opportunities aligned with CDEL's mission
Support donor pipeline development and moves management
Maintain accurate donor records and gift documentation
Assist with gift acknowledgments and stewardship communications
Generate reports and mailing lists from the donor database
Support donor recognition and stewardship activities
Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials, presentations, and donor communications
Provide operational support for fundraising campaigns and special events
Perform other development-related projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grants administration, donor relations or a related field preferred
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong research and analytical abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
Commitment to CDEL's mission of expanding access to justice for older adults and persons with disabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to work remotely