Development Associate II - Grants and Research

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Development Associate II - Grants and Research provides overall support to grants team members in all phases of identification, solicitation, and stewardship of private institutional donors; maintains a portfolio of donors; conducts prospect research to identify and acquire new donors; and completes stewardship and other administrative processes. Assists with the production and submission of government grants. The Development Associate reports to the Manager of Corporate & Foundation Grants.

Candidate qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent with at least 5 years’ relevant experience, such as development, fundraising, marketing, or communications experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be highly organized with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize simultaneous projects with a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge of the needs of underserved children and families required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend events in various Illinois locations, either via personal transportation, rental, or public transportation where available.

Job details:

• Compensation: Salary Range: $50k-$55k ($24.04-$26.44 per hour); offers are commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3 weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Location: Hybrid (remote/in-office); 200 West Monroe Street (downtown Chicago loop).
• Schedule: Full-time, hourly. Regular business hours with flexibility for special projects, including occasional evening/weekend fundraising events, as needed.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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