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Evening Development Writer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Development Assistant

Glen Ellyn, IL · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Write and send personal notes of thanks to donors * Set up and organize lists for donor ... evening and weekend events at off-site locations Benefits: * Generous PTO policy including ...

Development Assistant

Glen Ellyn, IL · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Write and send personal notes of thanks to donors * Set up and organize lists for donor ... evening and weekend events at off-site locations Benefits: * Generous PTO policy including ...

Development Assistant

Glen Ellyn, IL · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Write and send personal notes of thanks to donors * Set up and organize lists for donor ... evening and weekend events at off-site locations Benefits: * Generous PTO policy including ...

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How much do evening development writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for evening development writer in Chicago, IL is $40.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.71 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Evening Development Writer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,443 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

$103K - $125K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Director of Development

Role and Responsibilities

  • Achieve Donor/Fundraising targeted monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
  • Create, manage, and drive the execution of a thriving donor/fundraising strategy including the fund DEVELOPMENT of individuals, businesses and private foundations.
  • Identify, cultivate, recruit, relationship manage, and organize fund development leaders.
  • Cultivate donor relationships and manage stewardship
  • Direct and coordinate the production and attendance of special events
  • Manage marketing strategy and materials for donor/fundraising relationship acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship
  • Lead the organization's donor/fundraising communication strategy and execution via networking events, presentations, Social, etc.
  • Manage donor/fundraising database and tracking systems in coordination with Director of Finance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of fundraising/recruitment/sales experience relevant to the responsibilities
  • Must have outstanding oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Aptitude with Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT
  • Demonstrable project management and organizational skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Available for some evening and weekend work

The Donor Relations Manager reports to the Executive Director and works closely with said director as well as the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and the Fundraising Committee.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME