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Fundraising Associate for New Chicago Consulting
New Chicago Consulting is a Democratic political consulting firm seeking an
outstanding candidate for the position of Finance Associate. This position is salaried
and full-time.
About New Chicago Consulting (NCC)
NCC works primarily with democratic federal, state, and city candidates and
incumbents, as well as cause-driven organizations, to raise funds in support of their
campaign efforts. Our client list includes organizations such as the Chicago Black
Caucus Foundation, House Majority PAC and Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
Training Academy, as well as elected leaders including Chicago City Treasurer
Melissa Conyears-Ervin, State Representatives Margaret Croke and Bob Morgan,
State Senator Ram Villivalam, and Democratic Nominee for Cook County State’s
Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke.
About the Job
Prior campaign experience for Fundraising Associate is recommended but not required.
This position reports directly to a Partner of the firm and engages directly with clients on
all matters related to accounts.
This position is salaried and full-time. Work is hybrid. Remote work is the norm on
Mondays and Fridays. We are in-person in our River North office on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Responsibilities include:
● Plan and staff fundraising call time with clients, including sending donor
communications
● Communicate with donors and prospective donors via email, phone, and in
person
● Coordinate directly with client on all fundraising matters, including scheduling and
staffing
● Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts, soliciting donors, staffing, and
tracking pledges
● Manage NGP database and corresponding data entry
● Conduct donor research and identify potential prospects
Qualifications:
● Professionalism in the workplace and working with high profile political leaders
● Willingness to engage in and successfully complete multiple projects at a time
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Desire to take initiative and problem solve
● Ability to work independently and with a team
● Strong organizational and writing skills
Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates may submit a resume
to jobs@newchicagollc.com.
New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a
diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged
to apply.