Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications - Chicago

Title:  Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications

Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Chicago 

Pay:  $47,000 - $50,000

Onward Neighborhood House seeks a detail-oriented and ambitious Individual Giving Associate to join our Development and Communications team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fundraising, building a community of support, and relationship-building, who is eager to support the expansion of our base of individual donors to sustain and grow vital direct-service programs. The Individual Giving Associate will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to steward, cultivate, and secure institutional funding through foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with the subject “Institutional Giving Associate Application – [Your Name]” to Emilio Araujo, Director of Development & Communications at earaujo@onwardhouse.org

Advancement Manager, Boys and Girls Club of Chicago - Chicago, IL

 Title: Advancement Manager

Type: Full-time, in-person

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $75-80k/salary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) seeks a proven fundraiser and leader to serve as the next Advancement Manager. The Advancement Manager leads the effort to engage current supporters, cultivate new supporters, increase financial investment in BGCC and build an increasingly strong and diverse network of stakeholders. With a primary focus on donor strategy, the Advancement Manager oversees planning, organization and implementation of BGCC fundraising initiatives including major events. Priorities include relationship-building and solicitation of major donors, management of fundraising boards and event planning. The Advancement Manager reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and oversees the Advancement Coordinator.

Apply here.

Journeys End Refugee Services VISTA, The Service Collaborative of WNY Inc. - Buffalo, NY

 

At a glance

$24K/yr

Medical coverage plus paid time off

Onsite, based in Buffalo, New York, United States

Work in person from the location

Job

Full-time∙From April 7 to April 7

US work authorization required

As an AmeriCorps member in the VISTA program, you will support an organization to make sustainable change in areas that affect poverty, including education, public health, climate, access to benefits, and more. Through activities such as fundraising, grant writing, research, and volunteer recruitment, you will gain professional experience and leadership skills. This opportunity prepares you for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. 

 

Journey's End Refugee Services 

JERS is a community-based organization with the mission of welcoming refugees without regard to ethnic origin or creed and to assist them to become healthy, independent, contributing members of the community. Journey’s End’s purpose is to provide refugees with the resources and support they need to become successful, active and contributing members of the Western New York Community. Journey's End Refugee Services (JERS) has been serving the WNY community for 39 years providing essential services for the immigrant and refugee population. The programs offered at JERS make up a staggering list of wraparound supports to ensure clients can succeed in their new community 

 

Community Outreach VISTA : The VISTA will support Journey's End Refugee Services' mission to help refugees by assisting the Community Outreach Department. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, coordinating in-kind donations, building community partnerships, and providing team support. The VISTA will work closely with the Community Outreach Coordinator to help build capacity for the program to help expand their reach in the Western New York Community. 

 

Language Access VISTA: The Language Access VISTA will support the Interpreting Department by implementing new scheduling software, improving Journey’s End’s language access plan, assisting with educational curriculum development, and collecting client feedback surveys. This role will help ensure that Journey's End clients receive high-quality language access services to meet their health and other needs.

 

Required Academic and Experience Qualification 

Must be a U.S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien.

Able to provide the following documentation: birth certification, driver’s license or state photo ID, social security card, and high school diploma or college degree.

Must undergo a national criminal history check. 

 

Member Benefits 

An annual living stipend $957.46 biweekly, or $24,893.96 annually pre-tax.

An AmeriCorps Eli Segal Education Award of $7,395.00 OR $1,800 cash stipend, provided after successful completion of service term. 

Post Service federal employment incentives and opportunities – NCE non-competitive eligibility.

Basic health insurance. 

Child Care assistance to those who qualify.

Monthly professional development and multiple training opportunities. 

Relocation Reimbursement – based on direct mileage between your home address and your VISTA service site (if moving 50 miles or more) and a Settling-In Allowance of $750 if you relocate within one month of start of service.   

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Fundraising Manager, Aspiritech - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 About This Role:

$55k/yr - $65k/yr + Bonus

As Aspiritech’s Fundraising Manager, you will be an integral part of our mission-driven team and lead our efforts in growing fundraising income through foundation partners, grant opportunities, and individual donors.

This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong development and fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector who can effectively build and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and process to drive our mission forward.

Notes

This is a hybrid role in the Greater Chicagoland Area. It is expected that more than 90% of the time will be remote but you most have the ability to commute to reliably commute to the Chicagoland Area for fundraising/donor events as needed.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to meet annual targets
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation partners and major donors
• Research and identify new funding opportunities, both private and public
• Write and submit grant proposals and applications
• Oversee grant management processes and reporting
• Ideate and implement donor stewardship programs for small-dollar donors
• Plan and execute fundraising events
• Coordinate with marketing team on digital fundraising campaigns
• Analyze fundraising data and create fundraising dashboards for internal teams, donors, and our board

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success
• Strong understanding of grant application and management processes (state and federal experience a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Iterative, data-driven approach to fundraising strategies
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in donor management and data analysis tools such as Salesforce and GiveLively
• Passion for promoting neurodiversity and a commitment to Aspiritech's mission

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Political Fundraising Associate, New Chicago Consulting LLC - Chicago, IL

 

At a glance

Paid

Hybrid, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work in person for part of the week, from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

Open to candidates with OPT/CPT

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.

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Development Coordinator - Latino Policy Forum

POSITION: Development Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Development/Administration
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
STARTING SALARY: $45,000, plus commensurate with experience
DATE: February 2024

Mission

The mission of the Latino Policy Forum is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of its community and society as a whole. Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice, and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership.

Position Summary

The Forum is expanding its development department. The Development Coordinator works with the CEO, Director of Development and Associate Director to leverage increased resources in support of the organization’s Development operations and overall fundraising strategies. This position coordinates and supports activities pertaining to special events, institutional fundraising, individual giving and other key areas that support the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the Latino Policy Forum’s individual and institutional donor base. This position requires a, detail-oriented, highly organized individual. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important. 

Full Description available here.

Grants Manager - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reports that support MPC’s revenue goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Manager serves as a grant writer, manages funder relationships and expectations, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. The Grants Manager will work closely with the program team to create proposals and other funding opportunities. The position is responsible for supporting efforts that meet or exceed the fundraising goals established by the Director of Development and the Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications of MPC.

Full description and application information are available here.

Development Director - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Summary:

The Development Director will primarily focus on meeting MPC’s financial goals, forecasting future revenue, and building relationships with donors/funders. The candidate will come to MPC with established relationships with foundations, corporations, and experience with government grants. The candidate will lead prospect research and identify new revenue streams. To strengthen and attract new donors/funders, the Director of Development will implement and manage the organization’s moves management program to connect with new major donors and reconnect lapsed donors. The person in this position will also develop and produce special events to build and strengthen relationships with donors and prospects and to position MPC as a leader. The Director of Development will work closely with the program teams to identify and manage funding opportunities. The person in this role will also work together with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness and support through various communications channels and events.

Full description and application information are available here.

Marketing and Development Coordinator - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The Marketing & Development Coordinator is responsible for completing a broad variety of marketing and development functions in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Development. The Marketing & Development Coordinator is accountable for 1) assisting in managing relationships with our 50+ member organizations; 2) supporting all communications and fundraising on behalf of ACT, which includes multimedia, events, donor management and special projects; 3) collaborating across ACT’s internal teams to integrate and innovate; as well as, 4) executing the overall marketing and development strategy to connect, elevate, and positively promote Austin, Austin Coming Together, and the various stakeholders that contribute to the overall improvement of service delivery for Austin residents.

Full description and application are available here.

Development Director, Development - Metropolitan Planning Council

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Compensation and Benefits:  

The Salary range for this position is $97,850.00 - $118,450.00

 
For the 2023 Benefit year, Metropolitan Planning Council’s robust and competitive compensation package for new full-time employees includes covering approximately 80% of the employee premium for health benefits, 100% of the employee premium for dental benefits, and Disability and Life insurance.  Additionally, MPC provides all full-time employees with a hybrid work environment, parental leave, up to five weeks of accrued vacation, transit benefits, a professional development stipend, and access to an onsite fitness center. 

Position Summary:

The Development Director will primarily focus on meeting MPC’s financial goals, forecasting future revenue, and building relationships with donors/funders. The candidate will come to MPC with established relationships with foundations, corporations, and experience with government grants. The Director of Development leads grants management and manages the portfolio of foundation and corporate funders. The candidate will lead prospect research and identify new revenue streams. To strengthen and attract new donors/funders, the Director of Development will implement and manage the organization’s moves management program to connect with new donors and reconnect lapsed donors. The person in this position will also develop and produce special events to build and strengthen relationships with corporations, funders, and prospects and to position MPC as a leader. The Director of Development will work closely with the program teams to create proposals and other funding opportunities. The person in this role will also work together with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness and support through various communications channels and events.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Senior Director of Development - Equiticity Racial Equity Movement

About the Opportunity

Equiticity seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and visionary individual to serve as the Senior Director of Development. This newly-created position will be responsible for envisioning, developing, executing, managing, and evaluating the organization's comprehensive fundraising and development strategy.

The Senior Director of Development will work collaboratively with the President & CEO and selected staff to cultivate communication and interaction with major donors and institutional supporters. Reporting to the President & CEO and being part of the collaborative Senior Leadership Team at Equiticity, this position will initially have support from one direct report and a Fundraising Council to leverage to meet Development goals. 

Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000 annually

Learn more and apply here.

Senior Coordinator of Individual Giving -- Girls in the Game

Who: Girls in the Game

What: At Girls in the Game every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active leadership, sports and health programs. Our programs empower all girls to be gamechangers in their own lives and in their communities. We strive to serve girls year-round and over the long-term and offer a continuum of programs for girls at each stage in their development. Our heart is in Chicago, but in recent years we’ve expanded to include programs in Bloomington, Illinois, Baltimore, Maryland and Dallas, Texas.

Development Associate - Forest Preserve Foundation

Who: The Foundation’s mission is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats within the Forest Preserves of Cook County and to enhance the outdoor experiences of all communities. We do this by encouraging and administering private gifts to further the Forest Preserve’s mission and goals.

What: The Development Associate position is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for the outdoors, conservation, and developing youth leadership and growing our organization through new development initiatives that will increase our impact.

This new position will provide an opportunity to help shape the job and deliver new outcomes. Reporting to the President/ Executive Director, the person in this role will assist with fundraising tactics, general development activities, donor stewardship and database management. It is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

Position Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director and Development Manager with all development and fundraising activities, including but not limited to:

• Improve and execute appeal programs (June and December) 
• Coordinate meetings with prospective funders and donors 
• Assist with new donor cultivation and help to steward relationships with current donors 
• Research, engage and manage potential corporate partnerships for volunteer engagement 
• Compose and proofread proposals, concept papers, program summaries, talking points, briefings, donor correspondence, personalized donor acknowledgments as well as other correspondence as directed 
• Prepare/coordinate in-house or electronic mailings to donors 
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events 
• Recruit prospects and donors to fundraising events via email, social media and phone calls. 
• Mail fliers and other correspondence to potential donors, volunteers and guests in order to inform them of events and activities 
• Solicit in-kind support and supplies for fundraising 
• Fuel the Foundation’s prospect pipeline by conducting research on individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations Maintain the accuracy and integrity of databases (Raiser’s Edge and Excel) by ensuring that all information is kept current and up to date 
• Perform basic administrative duties such as data entry, maintaining a filing system, etc. 
• Keep apprised of landscape and relevant news/changes in corporate, foundation, and individual giving communities Assist the Communications Manager with the following activities, including but not limited to: 
• Promote fundraising in communication plans and direct mail 
• Write and proof content for Foundation blog 
• Develop and post social media content 
• Help to create customized pitch decks and other presentation materials 
• Occasional posting of content on website

Position Requirements:

Engagement Manager - The Nature Conservancy (Chicago, IL)

Who: Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

What: The Engagement Manager (EM) reports to the Associate Director of Donor Engagement (ADoDE). S/he works on a variety of donor engagement activities in support of advancing the annual development plan and donor fundraising strategies for the Illinois Chapter.

Essential Functions

The Engagement Manager (EM) helps to create and execute an annual, comprehensive plan for Illinois donor engagement. S/he will work collaboratively with the development team to meet event, donor discovery, stewardship and engagement goals and metrics as set by the ADoDE. S/he will be responsible for: special event planning, execution, and follow up; creating donor collateral , presentations, cards and invitations, and e-blasts; maintaining the Engagement calendar; working with fundraising, marketing, and conservation staff to keep updated on conservation strategies and messaging; coordinating and distributing donor communications and marketing collateral; and keeping informed on both internal and external fundraising, events, and stewardship best practices in order to improve Illinois donor engagement. The EM uses the available fundraising management system to produce donor reports and lists, perform analysis and research, and track donor stewardship plans. S/he applies established processes and practices and creates new ones when needed to improve overall team effectiveness. The EM may have substantial contact with trustees, staff, donors, legal, financial professionals, and vendors. The EM will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team.

Responsibilities & Scope

Multiple Positions - Metropolitan Planning Council

Who: Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth.

What: MPC is seeking a Manager of Corporate Partnerships (full-time) and a Manager of Finance and Administration. Detailed descriptions below. For additional information and to apply, please visit the MPC employment page.

Manager of Corporate Partnerships 
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to expand corporate fundraising partnerships and individual giving.

In order for MPC to achieve its top priorities, MPC must continue to expand its operating budget. Which has grown substantially from $3.828 million in 2017. Historically, the organization’s funding has been comprised of 40% foundation, 40% corporate, and the remaining from individuals, investment income and the occasional modest public sector grant. MPC has expanded its resource base by 17% and 15% respectively over the last two years. In order to sustain this growth, MPC is adding a staff person dedicated to individual and corporate giving.

A successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, able to be externally facing, and possess excellent written communication and project management skills. The position will report to the Vice President of Philanthropy and will work in close partnership with the Development Team and President.

Manager of Finance and Administration 

The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to execute key financial and administrative responsibilities for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Strategy, the Manager of Finance and Administration will ensure smooth operation of the office, compliance with financial policies and accurate maintenance of financial and administrative records. MPC will consider both full-time and part-time candidates for this opening. 

The Manager of Finance and Administration is a new role at MPC. The successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, and exhibit excellence in writing, financial and project management, and quantitative analysis.