Donor Database Associate

The Chicago Parks Foundation (CPF) seeks a bright and analytical Donor Database Associate who will maintain our CRM, DonorPerfect, and work collaboratively with the CPF staff to ensure proper gift entry, timely record keeping and order within our most valuable tool. This is a hybrid, part-time position at 20 hours per week. The role reports to the Executive Director and will work collectively with the entire CPF team.

CPF was established in 2013 as the 501c3 nonprofit and community-building partner of the Chicago parks. Since our inception, CPF has facilitated over $34 million in funds, connecting donors to giving opportunities and securing a place for Chicago’s parks within our city’s charitable landscape.

Responsibilities

Gift processing from start to finish including gift entry, gift tracking, donor communication, donor acknowledgements processing and mailings

Maintain complete and orderly records of donors

Review and optimize data configuration, data structure, and data hygiene on a routine basis

Manage and run reporting and list pulling for various teams and uses

Segment donor database to allow for tailored marketing and communication initiatives

Assist with the tracking and reporting of grants for both CPF and our fiscally sponsored partners

Assist at CPF events and programs and with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience with DonorPerfect

Bachelors degree or higher required

Highly detail oriented, motivated, proactive and a problem solver

Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills for fostering donor relations

High level of integrity and trustworthiness, mature judgment for handling confidential information, and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion

Ability to operate with a sense of drive, multitask, work both independently and collaboratively, and manage time effectively in a hybrid model

Up for daily challenges and flexible as priorities change

Ability to work some nights and weekends as well as lift 25+ lbs

Must be based in the Chicago area

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Deputy Director, Sonia Horvath Seis at . We will be interviewing in the coming weeks for a May 2026 start date.