Development Associate - Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus

Development Associate-Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus

Hyde Park Day School is the leading Chicago-area, full-day grade school specializing in the needs of

children of average to superior intelligence who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia and language

impairments. Founded in 2000, the school currently supports students at Chicago, Lemont and

Northfield campuses.

Hyde Park Day School seeks to prepare students for a successful transition to mainstream schools

through a rigorous individualized curriculum focusing on academic and self-advocacy skills in a

collaborative environment. Hyde Park Day School believes that the complex nature of significant

learning disabilities necessitates the delivery of a program that focuses on the remediation of

fundamental skills, the development of strategies to compensate for learning challenges, and the use of

appropriate accommodations. The goal of this highly individualized curriculum, which is driven by a

strong focus on developing self-understanding and awareness, is to enhance self-esteem,

self-confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning. Since its founding, it has enabled over 600

students to successfully transition back to schools in their home community.

Position Summary:

Supports a variety of fundraising and marketing/communication programs to achieve greater donor

engagement, participation, and revenue, and increase brand awareness.

Essential Responsibilities include:

Work under the direction of the Development Director to support a dynamic alumni and parent

engagement plan. Supports the planning of events and event logistics. Support strategies to grow the

size and value of the qualified prospect pool. Support volunteer groups through periodic reports,

meetings, fundraising engagement, stewardship, event planning and by attending events. Develops and

maintains relationships with current parents, alumni, donors, volunteers and colleagues. Manage day to

day office details including some data entry and administrative duties.

Coordinates and implements social media strategy. Coordinates the delivery of communications to

various constituencies. Take the lead in updating and maintaining the organization website. Participates

in strategic planning regarding donor prospects including individuals, corporations and foundations.

Contribute to ongoing communications with the Development Director to determine moves

management processes.

Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance. Perform other

duties as assigned.

Skills and knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other databases required.

Knowledge of WordPress highly desirable. Knowledge of Constant Contact and Raiser's Edge a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to interact with high level donors, alumni, faculty, peers, and administrators required.

Ability to motivate groups of people and individuals required.

Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting required.

An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative required.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact required.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills characterized by the ability to listen, to speak and to

write well required.

Personal auto and ability to travel between campuses on a limited basis helpful.

Education/Experience Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher required. A minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit

management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar professional

work experience required.

The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or any other protected status