Development Associate and Executive Assistant at Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. – United States


Development Associate and Executive Assistant at Chicago Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. – United States

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Recruiter: Chicago Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Development Associate / Executive Assistant

Reports To: Executive Director (primary); Vice President of Advancement (dotted line)

Classification: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Contracted Position

Compensation: $55,000 annually

Location: Chicago, IL (2x/week in office)

Start Date: [To Be Determined]

About the Organization

The Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights (CLC) is a 55-year-old civil rights legal organization that mobilizes 600+ volunteer attorneys from 30+ member law firms to advance racial equity and economic opportunity across the Midwest. Through litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships in voting rights, fair housing, education equity, and economic justice, CLC generates millions in donated legal services annually and serves as the only Lawyers Committee affiliate covering six Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.

Position Summary

The Development Associate / Executive Assistant serves as the Executive Directors dedicated development and administrative partner. This role is centered on supporting the EDs personal fundraising portfolio managing the calendar, preparing for and following up on donor meetings, and building profiles of the individuals, corporations, and institutions the ED is cultivating. Reporting to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the Vice President of Advancement, this person will also provide broader support to fundraising operations and events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong researcher, detail-oriented, and passionate about civil rights, thriving in a fast-paced nonprofit environment where no two days look the same.

Key Responsibilities

ED Fundraising & Donor Cultivation Support (approximately 60%)

  • 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.<…

Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.