Junior Achievement of Chicago
Position Title:
Reports To:
Part-Time Development Administrative Assistant
Associate Director of Development
Company Summary:
Junior Achievement is the world's largest and fastest-growing non-profit economics education
organization. Started in Chicago in 1940, Junior Achievement of Chicago office served over 411,000
students throughout the metropolitan area last school year. We are the passionate people dedicated to
educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through
experiential, hands-on programs. .
JA is seeking an experienced, detail oriented professional with significant success using Raiser’s Edge to
support a fast-paced Development Department.
Position Purpose:
The Development Administration Assistant provides overall support to JA’s Development Department.
The position includes donor research and database management, mailings, record-keeping and key
account compilation. They assist with necessary support services to create and maintain a productive
and efficient work environment. The Development Assistant provides accurate and timely information to
senior management as needed.
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Managing donor database (Raiser’s Edge)
Organizing and entering daily gifts; preparing and distributing daily funding report
Researching key donors and preparing key account reports
Administering fundraising mailings
Preparing contribution acknowledgements/thank you letters for events and donations
Working with Accountant to reconcile gift and donation reports
Preparing invoices for operating, program sales, scholarship, and other pledges to ensure timely
payment
Maintaining development department supplies (pledge cards, return envelopes, etc.)
Providing back-up for general administration of board of directors, such as keeping accurate
board lists, preparing board orientation packets, and creating and editing documents
Providing other administrative and support duties as needed
Updating JA’s website and supporting other online fundraising activities
Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma, advanced proficiency with Raiser's Edge,
ability to manage multiple priorities, strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization skills, advanced
experience with Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend,
lift or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds) and specific vision abilities
include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Natalie McManus, Associate Director of Development, at
nmcmanus@jachicago.org