Development Assistant, Midwest Region

Job overview

The Development Assistant, Midwest Region role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $60,000–$70,000 per year. American Friends of the Hebrew University supports the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an academic and research institution. The assistant supports the Midwest fundraising team through gift administration, donor records and stewardship, event logistics, and regional office administration. Accurate records, timely follow-through, and coordinated events help the team cultivate donor relationships and advance fundraising efforts.

What you'll do

• Manage gift administration and development operations, including gift coding, acknowledgements, donation tracking, and donor reporting
• maintain donor and prospect records in Raiser’s Edge and document interactions
• research donors, prospects, and foundations
• prepare donor briefings
• support donor stewardship and follow-up
• coordinate events, meetings, visitors, travel, and logistics
• provide administrative support to the Executive Director and regional office
• serve as a frontline contact for constituents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

development assistant

fundraising support

donor relations

gift administration

raiser’s edge

donor research

event coordination

nonprofit

hybrid

chicago il

american friends of the hebrew university

$60,000–$70,000/year

medical and dental

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental insurance
• FSA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• TransitChek
• employee assistance program
• generous time-off and holiday policy.

Why this role

Hybrid role supporting a regional fundraising team; occasional evening and weekend availability is needed for donor events and regional programs; experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM is sought.

About the employer

American Friends of The Hebrew University is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.