Development Specialist

Development Specialist at Addison Group Development Specialist at Addison Group in SCHAUMBURG, Illinois Posted in 11 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Development Specialist Location (city, state): Hybrid -

Schaumburg Industry:

Nonprofit /

Association Pay:

$35-50/hr depending on experience

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit association seeking interim support within their development team during a temporary leadership gap. This organization offers a collaborative and supportive environment focused on advancing meaningful initiatives.

Job Description:

The Interim Development Specialist will provide hands-on support to keep development initiatives, donor engagement efforts, and events progressing smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys project coordination, communications, and nonprofit fundraising operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with daily development and fundraising operations Support annual giving and campaign-related communications Coordinate donor stewardship and engagement activities Provide administrative support for grant and scholarship programs Assist with planning and logistics for fundraising events and conferences Maintain donor records, reports, and materials within CRM and shared systems Collaborate with leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

3-6+ years of nonprofit fundraising, development, or advancement experience Experience working in nonprofit, association, education, or foundation settings Familiarity with donor databases/CRM platforms and Microsoft Office tools Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills Ability to step into a fast-paced environment and work independently

Perks:

Mission-focused and collaborative workplace culture Opportunity to support meaningful campaigns, events, and grant initiatives Hybrid work environment with a supportive leadership team