Development Associate

Beyond Legal Aid is reimagining what legal aid can be through community activism lawyering. The Development Associate plays a key role in supporting fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and event initiatives to expand Beyond’s impact. Responsibilities Assist with drafting and editing public communications, newsletters, annual reports, and other organizational materials Support social media content creation aligned with organizational messaging and fundraising priorities across Beyond’s social platforms Collaborate with staff and community partners to create campaign stories, gather data, and showcase impact highlights Provide development-related support as instructed by leadership May assist with development-related materials connected to board engagement, as appropriate Conduct research on funding opportunities aligned with Beyond’s mission and program areas Assist with the preparation of letters of inquiry, grant applications, and renewal materials Support development of interim and final grant reports, including data gathering and narrative drafting Help maintain grant and data tracking systems, deadlines, and associated documentation Support donor engagement activities, including outreach, cultivation, and stewardship, in coordination with the Development Team Help maintain accurate donor records and giving histories Assist with donor prospect research to strengthen Beyond’s network of supporters Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, including the annual fundraiser, cultivation events, and community-based gatherings Coordinate event logistics, guest lists, partner outreach, marketing materials, and post-event follow-up Support onsite event operations as needed Provide support to various committees and volunteers Assist with drafting internal and external development reports, including our annual report Maintain organized systems for development materials, documents, and data Enter, update, and analyze donor and program data in relevant CRM and database systems Provide general support to the Development Team and contribute to department-wide initiatives Participate in staff meetings, cross-departmental collaboration, and internal committees as assigned May provide guidance or support to interns or temporary staff supporting development activities Other responsibilities as assigned Skills Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and persuasive materials Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Interest in nonprofit development, grant writing, communications, law, or related fields Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment Commitment to social justice and alignment with Beyond's community-driven model Experience with design tools such as Adobe or Canva Experience with nonprofit development, communications, community organizing, or related work Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems (such as Little Green Light), or data management tools, including Google Suite Research experience (academic or professional) Experience with video editing and production Professional competency or fluency in another language Basic accounting skills, strongly preferred Social Media Example(s), preferably video content if available Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance at 90% coverage Participation in an organizational 401(k) Paid time off, holidays, 1 floating holiday Professional development opportunities Hybrid work schedule with a mix of flexible and fixed hours: Beyond currently operates four days remote and one day in-person at our downtown Chicago office Company Overview Beyond Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that brings legal services directly to the most disadvantaged in the Chicagoland area and to advance public awareness of legal issues affecting these communities. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is