Community Connector and Development Specialist

Job overview

The Community Connector and Development Specialist role is onsite in Chicago, IL; the posting lists $5–$10 per hour. The position supports CJE SeniorLife’s Associate Board, Resource Development, and fundraising activities. The role re-engages younger adults with CJE, manages annual giving activities, and cultivates donor relationships. It coordinates outreach, stewardship, and fundraising projects to strengthen community participation and support for CJE programs and services.

What you'll do

• Re-establish and manage Associate Board programming
• recruit members and plan engagement, social, and fundraising activities
• identify potential future Board of Directors members
• manage annual giving channels
• help set fundraising goals and campaign strategies
• cultivate and steward individual donors
• coordinate direct mail and donor research
• support tribute card campaigns and United Way and Jewish United Fund appeals
• invite donors to CJE programs
• assist with development content and gala ad solicitation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community connector

fundraising

annual giving

donor relations

associate board

volunteer engagement

development

chicago il

cje seniorlife

$5–$10 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

CJE SeniorLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.