Fundraising Specialist

Addison Group

Schaumburg, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$50 Per Hour
LOCATION
Schaumburg, Illinois
POSTED
20 days ago

Job Title: Fundraising 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 Fundraising 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 


About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/