Development Associate

Development AssociateCommunication is a critical component of organizing, so we seek a Development Associate who will play a key role in ensuring NAKASEC and our network have the necessary resources to support the movement. You will ideally be based in Chicago and build and organize advocacy campaigns and infrastructure development. Regular travel will be required an estimated 25% of the time based on active campaigns and organizational needs. Who We AreFounded by local community-based organizations 1994, NAKASEC's mission is to organize Korean and Asian Americans to achieve social, racial, and economic justice. NAKASEC is a network of affiliates and partners, and our base is multilingual and multigenerational. Through political education, communityorganizing, direct action, public policy advocacy, and civic participation, the NAKASEC network ensures that our most marginalized community members can impact progressive change rooted in our values. We are a small team within an extensive network and work closely with each other and our affiliates to reach our objectives. We work to resist racism, patriarchy, homophobia, classism, ableism, and other forms of structural and institutional oppression within and through our work.NAKASEC is a leading Asian American organization advocating for progressive systemic change at the local, state, and federal levels. NAKASEC's affiliates are HANA Center (Illinois), Woori Center (Pennsylvania), MinKwon Center for Community Action (New York/New Jersey), Hamkae Center (Virginia), and Woori Juntos (Texas).NAKASEC staff are represented by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and the Digital Organizer is a member of the group of employees represented by the Union. Best-in-Class Benefits and PerksWe value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $55,000 to $60,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:Comprehensive health coverage: 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.Robust retirement planning: retirement plan and 3% matching.Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered.Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, vacation, sick days, and at least two days/week in a hybrid office work environment.Reflection and Rejuvenation holiday time: The office is closed between December 25 - January 1. Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.What You'll DoAs the Development Associate, you must have solid writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills, as the role involves a high volume of writing and editing. The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development and will have the following responsibilities: Grant Research, Writing, and Reporting Work within a development team to draft and edit grant proposals and reports for NAKASEC and affiliates. Meet with NAKASEC and affiliate staff to collect information for grant applications and reports. Interview organizations to which NAKASEC provides subgrants to collect information for grant applications and reports. Research demographics and other relevant information to strengthen grant proposals and potential funders for NAKASEC and affiliates. Update NAKASEC's grant calendar to ensure that deadlines are met. Organize and maintain grant files for NAKASEC and affiliates. Regularly attend staff and strategy meetings to obtain information for grant writing, reporting, and fundraising. Individual GivingAssist and lead segments of work for NAKASEC fundraising campaigns, including events (in-person and virtual). Help track sponsors and individual outreach for fundraising events. Administer gift acknowledgments. Draft copy for social media posts, email, and direct mail appeals.Donor Cultivation & AppreciationAssist in managing the fundraising database and tracking systems. Coordinate end-of-year donor and volunteer appreciation. Assist in creating and writing content for donor newsletters. Answer inquiries from donors. Travel to funder meetings as needed.Who You Are & Keys to Success (Qualifications)Minimum 2 years of nonprofit administrative experience, preferably in development or fundraising.Solid analytical, research, and writing skills to support grant applications and donor communications.Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.Comfortable using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and preferably CRM systems.Bilingual in English and an Asian language is a plus.Willingness to travel (25%), work some evenings/weekends, and align with NAKASEC's social justice and equity values.Join Our Movement!Ready to turn your social media savvy into real change? Join us and help shape a fairer, more equitable world. Apply now and become part of something truly transformative! We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-02-25