POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Assistant provides administrative support to and assists with the fund raising responsibilities of the Development Department of a fast-paced organization.  Duties include processing of gifts and other checks received by the organization; processing orders, contracts and other purchase needs; providing primary administrative and clerical support to the Department; data entry and maintenance of information in The Raiser’s Edge database, hard files, electronic records and department calendars; meeting preparation and support; preparing letters and other external and internal written communications, as assigned; and assisting the Development staff in other duties as needed. 

B.A. degree in liberal arts, communications, marketing, business or related field with at least one year experience in an administrative support function.  Ability to support the progress of several concurrent projects.  Superior attention to detail.  Good interpersonal skills.  Proficiency in MS Office applications.  Experience with databases (experience with The Raiser’s Edge a plus).  Non-profit fund raising, public relations or marketing experience a plus.  

 For consideration please submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources at:
Email: resumes@ounceofprevention.org
Fax: 312-922-8798
Mail:
Ounce of Prevention Fund
33 W. Monroe St. Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60603

website: www.ounceofprevention.org