development associate

Job Description

HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.

HANA engages a primarily low-income, limited-English proficient community, prioritizing community members who have been historically marginalized and have not had access to resources, including older adults, youth of color, women, undocumented families, survivors of gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ individuals, and intercountry adoptees. Currently, HANA engages 16,000 community members annually in the City of Chicago and northwest suburbs. Key programs include immigration services, crisis intervention and domestic violence assistance, case management, workforce development, health education and screenings, ESL tutoring, citizenship and technology classes, public benefits assistance, pro-bono legal services, housing services, senior services, youth leadership development, community organizing, and civic engagement.

Position Summary

HANA’s Development Associate is a key member of HANA’s development team, ensuring that HANA has the resources necessary to support its programs and organizing campaigns. The Development Associate works in close coordination with HANA’s Senior Manager of Development to implement fundraising programs to secure and grow support from individuals, corporations, foundations, government entities, and organizations.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Work within a development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors

  • Draft and edit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports working closely with HANA Team Leads to gather relevant information

  • Research demographic and other relevant information to strengthen grant proposals

  • Participate in funder meetings as requested, documenting notes and next steps

  • Assist and lead segments of work for fundraising events including HANA’s annual MODU Gala, end of the year holiday donations, and other donor stewardship and cultivation events

  • Help track sponsors and individual outreach for fundraising events

  • Organize and maintain accurate and comprehensive fundraising databases, grant calendar and files, and donor records

  • Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations, including production and distribution of thank you letters and calls

  • Assist in creating and writing content for donor communications

  • Attend and participate in community meetings and other activities as needed

  • Participate in and complete all required trainings

  • Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, racial, and economic justice

  • A belief in communities' ability to support each other, organize, and achieve desired goals together

  • Preferred experience working with community-based organizations, especially those focused on issues related to Korean American, Asian American, immigrant communities and/or social, economic, and racial justice

  • Minimum 2 years of fundraising and/or grant writing experience

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, accuracy, and proven track record of meeting deadlines

  • Proficiency in using technology and systems to maximize efficiency and impact

  • Ability to build partnerships and gain consensus with co-workers, volunteer leaders, and peers

  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, think creatively, and problem solve with a commitment to continued learning

  • Prior experience with EveryAction or comparable donor management software is an asset

  • Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset

  • Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and ability to travel to both HANA offices and for events as needed

  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

  • Bilingual in Korean, both verbal and written, is an asset

Reports To: Senior Manager of Development

Compensation: This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $50,000-$60,000 and benefits that include paid leave, paid sick leave, health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and 401K.

Application: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@hanacenter.org with the subject “Development Associate.”

HANA Center is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.