Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights · 1 day ago
Development and Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expChicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is Chicago's preeminent nonprofit civil rights legal organization. The Development & Executive Assistant serves as the Executive Director’s dedicated development and administrative partner, focusing on supporting the ED’s fundraising efforts and providing administrative support.
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Responsibilities
Research and build profiles of prospective and current donors, board members, law firm partners, corporate contacts, and institutional funders the ED is meeting with — including background, giving history, professional affiliations, interests, and relationship notes. Maintain and update these profiles on an ongoing basis
Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the Annual Gala
Coordinate event logistics such as venue liaison, catering, vendor management, invitation tracking, attendee registration, and day-of support
Prepare sponsorship packets, donor cultivation materials, and grant application support documents in coordination with the Development team
Manage follow-up after the ED’s donor meetings: send thank-you notes, schedule next steps, track commitments and pledges, and ensure timely outreach so no relationship falls through the cracks. Coordinate with the Development team to relay updates for the funder database
Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude) to draft donor communications, analyze giving data, research prospective funders, and streamline grant writing and reporting workflows
Coordinate with the Communications team on donor-facing content, including newsletter segments, social media appeals, and the annual impact report
Own the Executive Director’s calendar, proactively scheduling and prioritizing donor meetings, board interactions, law firm partner touchpoints, and funder calls. Prepare the ED in advance of each meeting with relevant donor profiles, briefing memos, talking points, and context on the relationship
Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, memos, board reports, and presentations on behalf of the Executive Director
Support board member engagement by tracking commitments and follow up on action items
Handle travel arrangements, expense reports, and administrative filing for the Executive Director
Serve as a professional first point of contact for external stakeholders reaching out to the Executive Director’s office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience in an administrative, development, or operations role, preferably in a nonprofit or legal setting
Familiarity with donor management software (Little Green Light, Bloomerang, or similar CRM) and ability to pull reports and coordinate with database staff
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and reports
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment handling confidential information
Comfort working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with a small, dedicated team
Preferred
Experience in fundraising, event planning, or donor relations in a nonprofit organization
Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership
Interest in or commitment to civil rights, racial equity, and social justice
Strongly preferred: Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to support fundraising, donor research, grant writing, or nonprofit communications. Comfort experimenting with new technology to increase team efficiency
Benefits
Professional development opportunities within a growing civil rights organization.
Collaborative, mission-driven work environment at the forefront of Midwest civil rights advocacy.
Company
Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
We are civil rights lawyers and advocates working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all.
11-50 employees
Funding
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