Available Positions
Department: Development
Reports To: Chief Development Officer/TBD
Role: The Chicago Urban League is seeking a full-time Database Administrator to expand the data operations efforts and capacity of the Development Team, ultimately leading to increased revenue for programs, initiatives, and the organization at large.
EXPERIENCE WITH BLACKBAUD RAISER’S EDGE REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- Manage data in Raiser’s Edge donor database to ensure record accuracy and completeness:
- Create and update constituent records
- Record donations and pledges accurately utilizing appropriate appeal codes
- Generate donor acknowledgement letters and gift receipts for cash and in-kind contributions within the required timeframe
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services Center
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Program Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Vice President, Youth & Family Services
ROLE: Under the direction of the Vice President of Youth & Family Services, the position is primarily responsible for providing mentoring, case management, one-on-one intervention, group programming, recreation and SEL training to youth aged 11-24.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intake and enroll candidates in Project Ready (STEM; Career Development; College Readiness; SEL; Trades) program.
- Maintain a minimum caseload of 40 youth participants
ROLE SUMMARY
The Chicago Urban League seeks a talented grant writer for the position of Grants Manager to manage and significantly grow the Chicago Urban League’s grants portfolio and revenue. To support the sustainability of the Chicago Urban League’s programs and services, the Grants Manager will manage and coordinate the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, and local government and foundation and corporate grants. This individual will lead all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinate input across the organization as needed, and ensure that the Chicago Urban League remains in compliance with funder requirements by preparing and submitting reports and other documentation.
Reports to: Director of Development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey seemingly complicated projects in a compelling and persuasive manner.
- Write, prepare, and submit public/governmental grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and private grant submissions.