Development Associate

Requisition
34279
-Posted
07/30/2026

- ADMIN

- Chicago

- IL

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple:
We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. Join Alpharus Health today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

315 N Racine Ave Chicago, IL 60607

Plan and execute individual giving initiatives, including fall and spring appeals, peer to peer fundraising campaigns, donor journeys, tribute and recognition program, and donor engagement efforts.

Independently manage a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donors and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities in collaboration with the Development team.

Support corporate and foundation fundraising efforts, including prospect research, sponsorship outreach, grant application support, reporting and stewardship activities, and coordination with internal stakeholders to advance funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.

Collect, track, and organize in-kind donations for various departments through the Amazon Wish List

Oversee donor database by maintaining accurate records, donations, current contact info. Leverages insights to inform fundraising strategies and financial accounting.

Work with the Development and Events Coordinator to maintain and update annual calendar of events and programs, and other tracking mechanisms and software, utilized by the Development team.

Work with marketing team on development communications including donor newsletters, employee newsletters, social media posts, Google Ad grant and other materials as needed.

Oversee the Development Department’s role in the volunteer program in collaboration with Human

Resources, including coordinating development related volunteer activities, supporting corporate and group volunteer engagement, aligning volunteer efforts with fundraising and stewardship goals, and ensuring a positive volunteer experience.

Research and identify prospective new donors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding ideas.

Coordinate and review financial processes related to development activities, ensuring alignment with budget and funding strategies.

Supports other projects and work of the development team as needed.

Develop and write/produce content for internal/external communications in conjunction with the development and marketing teams.

Assist with development events as needed.

2 years Non-Profit experience. Development, Communication, and Guest Service experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and database experience. Bloomerang experience preferred.

Must be available for evening and weekend functions.

Experience working with a diverse team and…