NewMidwest Young Leadership Fundraiser Impact & Travel Jewish National FundMidwest Young Leadership Fundraiser Impact & TravelChicago, ILThe ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and a creative approach to fundraising. You'll also enjoy various benefits, including paid time off for Jewish holidays and opportunities for travel to Israel.#J-18808-Ljbffr.
Fundraising Specialist Addison GroupFundraising SpecialistSchaumburg, Illinois$35–$50 / hourAddison Group is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit association seeking interim support within their development team during a temporary leadership gap. The Interim Fundraising Specialist will provide hands-on support to keep development initiatives, donor engagement efforts, and events progressing smoothly.
Director of Corporate Partnerships iMentor IncDirector of Corporate PartnershipsIL$105,000–$115,000 / yearWith support from Corporate Development Manager, develop tailored concepts, proposals, pitches, and partnership strategies that align corporate philanthropic priorities with iMentors programs and impact, while creating opportunities for deeper, multi-dimensional engagement across employee engagement, brand visibility, strategic communications, and potential earned revenue opportunities. This is an individual contributor role for a fundraiser who can both cultivate new opportunities and manage a complex portfolio with strong execution and attention to detail, while bringing a strategic, multi-year lens to corporate partnerships and supporting the evolution of iMentors national partnership strategy.
NewFundraising Field Manager - Chicago Grassroots TeamFundraising Field Manager - ChicagoChicago, IL$23Field Managers work on behalf of the nation's largest advocacy organizations by: Managing Staff: Work closely with the Canvass & Field Director to manage and motivate a team of 5 or more canvassers. We offer various leadership positions with clear opportunities to advance to Field Director and Canvass Director roles after demonstrating consistent success as a Field Manager.
Senior Manager of Development (Fundraising & Donor Relations) Growing Home IncSenior Manager of Development (Fundraising & Donor Relations)Chicago, ILDemonstrated organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail Professional computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, proficiency in WordPress, Constant Contact, or similar programs a plus Must be proficient in data entry (Sales Force a plus), tracking, analysis, and reporting, and database/software systems. The Senior Manager ensures the long‑term sustainability of Growing Home by driving high‑quality grant writing, cultivating funder relationships, and coordinating cross‑departmental collaboration.
Complex Gifts Director Natural Resources Defense CouncilComplex Gifts DirectorIL$132,000–$165,000 / yearNRDC combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 800 policy advocates, lawyers, scientists, and communication experts to confront the climate crisis, protect nature, ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Conduct donor meetings independently and jointly with major gift and planned giving officers to advance planned and blended gift conversations, Partner with donors and their professional advisors (attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors) to structure gifts effectively.
Consulting Director, Advancement & Fundraising - Healthcare and Academic Medicine Huron Consulting Group IncConsulting Director, Advancement & Fundraising - Healthcare and Academic MedicineChicago, ILRemote$175,000–$225,000 / yearServe as a trusted advisor to healthcare and academic medicine clients, delivering consulting services such as fundraising assessments, campaign planning, strategic studies, and grateful patient program development. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends client delivery, business development, and team leadership to deliver measurable results for mission-driven organizations.
NewDirector of Corporate Partnerships iMentorDirector of Corporate PartnershipsChicago, IL$105,000–$115,000 / yearWith support from Corporate Development Manager, develop tailored concepts, proposals, pitches, and partnership strategies that align corporate philanthropic priorities with iMentor's programs and impact, while creating opportunities for deeper, multi-dimensional engagement across employee engagement, brand visibility, strategic communications, and potential earned revenue opportunities. This is an individual contributor role for a fundraiser who can both cultivate new opportunities and manage a complex portfolio with strong execution and attention to detail, while bringing a strategic, multi-year lens to corporate partnerships and supporting the evolution of iMentor's national partnership strategy.
Coordinator of Fundraising, Signature Events National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCoordinator of Fundraising, Signature EventsChicago, IL$55,000–$60,000 / yearTo fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Flex Spending Accounts • Life Insurance • Disability Coverage • Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.
Fundraising Field Director - Chicago Grassroots TeamFundraising Field Director - ChicagoChicago, IL$26Train, develop, coach, and manage a team of high-performance, high-integrity canvassers, including new hires, experienced canvassers, Trainers, and Field Managers. As a Field Director, in your training for the role, you will become an essential part of our team, acquiring core canvassing and training skills while working on our highest-priority, high-impact campaigns.
Director of Development & Fundraising KO Business SolutionsDirector of Development & FundraisingChicago, IllinoisKO Business Solutions is proud to work with a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to construction advocacy, training, and membership organization, focused on promoting diversity and creating a network of construction leaders with equitable opportunities aimed at transforming communities. Our client is seeking a Director of Development: a strategic, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven leader to support the organizationâs growth and advance the organizationâs mission.
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR (Fundraising) Chicago City CouncilSPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR (Fundraising)Chicago, ILIdentifies sources of restricted and unrestricted funding, research funding trends, launches creative development initiatives, produces specialized fundraising correspondence and acknowledgements, and conducts in-person visits with the goal of forging prospects and networks of long-term relationships, deepening existing relationships, and uncovering new opportunities for partnerships. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Humanities, Education, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in sales, securing sponsorship, or developing recruitment strategies, OR.
Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and Analytics Elmhurst UniversityAssistant Director of Advancement Systems and AnalyticsElmhurst, IllinoisReporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and Analytics supports the administration, optimization, and effective use of the University’s constituent relationship management (CRM) system to advance fundraising and donor engagement efforts at Elmhurst University. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills.
Chief Development Officer Hope ChicagoChief Development OfficerChicago, IllinoisIn close partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership, the CDO will chart a bold and sustainable path forward—deepening major donor relationships, securing transformative gifts, and expanding revenue beyond traditional philanthropy. This is a rare opportunity for a senior development leader to help shape how a bold, proven model is funded, communicated, and scaled—playing a defining role in securing the resources and partnerships needed to propel families’ economic futures.
Philanthropy Officer Elmhurst UniversityPhilanthropy OfficerElmhurst, IL$75,000–$80,000The Philanthropy Officer plays a key role in advancing institutional fundraising goals by building meaningful relationships with donors, developing tailored engagement and solicitation strategies, and securing philanthropic commitments that support scholarships, academic programs, capital projects, and other priorities. By identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, friends, and other prospects capable of making major gifts of $10,000 or more, the Philanthropy Officer manages a portfolio of donors who support Elmhurst University’s strategic priorities.
Senior Associate Director, Regional Advancement, Central University of ChicagoSenior Associate Director, Regional Advancement, CentralChicago, IL$97,750–$115,000 / yearThe Senior Associate Director plans and implements a coordinated advancement program of fundraising and strategic cultivation activities for the University of Chicago in in the Central region of the United States, including in states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. The team works closely with university and academic leadership, academic divisions, and colleagues across Advancement, and is responsible for developing, executing, and coordinating the university's strategic regional advancement program with a goal of significantly growing philanthropic activity and building a robust and sustainable donor pipeline through curated engagement opportunities.
Special Events & Marketing Coordinator Crisis Center for South SuburbiaSpecial Events & Marketing CoordinatorTinley Park, ILThe Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. We embrace a history founded in creating equity – we take our principles seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported, and valued.
Development Coordinator, Individual Giving University of ChicagoDevelopment Coordinator, Individual GivingChicago, IL$60,000–$75,000 / yearCollects/researches data to support or answer specific questions/topics related to development and volunteer management activity; drafts, proofreads, and creates reports and presentations for the team and the volunteers that they support; develops and implements team procedures and policies. Medicine and Biological Sciences Development's mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine by building relationships with those who share its goals of advancing excellence in research, education, community, and patient care.
Senior Associate Director, Prospect Management University of ChicagoSenior Associate Director, Prospect ManagementChicago, IL$89,000–$110,000 / yearUnder the direction of the Senior Director, Prospect Development, Analytics, and Campaign Strategy, the Senior Associate Director ensures the effective management of the Booth prospect pool and pipeline, serving as a partner with the fundraising teams in assessing and maintaining gift officer portfolios. The Senior Associate Director, Prospect Management performs strategic analysis, the creation of high-level reports, and key observations on data that helps ensure Chicago Booth donors and prospects effectively move through the development cycle and serve as the Booth lead for frontline staff training.
Development Associate, Booth Advancement University of ChicagoDevelopment Associate, Booth AdvancementChicago, IL$56,000–$64,000 / yearIn conjunction with their peers, continues to build and manage a set of internal communications for the Major Gifts and Leadership Giving Teams, partnering cross-functionally with the Communications, Donor Relations, Alumni Engagement, and Annual Fund Teams. This position provides administrative support for the Chicago Office, collaborates with the Director, Major Gifts and all Booth gift officers in the office, and supports the fundraising goals of Chicago Booth's Major Gifts Team.
NewDevelopment Coordinator Deborah's PlaceDevelopment CoordinatorChicago, ILWorking closely with the Development Director, Grants Manager, Communications Coordinator, and Finance Department, this position plays an important role in ensuring efficient fundraising operations and an exceptional donor experience. This role is responsible for maintaining donor records in Raiser's Edge NXT, processing charitable contributions, preparing donor acknowledgments, supporting gift reconciliation, and assisting with donor stewardship activities.
Development Administrator Howard Brown HealthDevelopment AdministratorChicago, ILPart timeCoordinates day-to-day support for donor stewardship activities, including developing and executing initiatives for Capital Campaign Committee members, major donors, donor societies, Heartbeat, Continuum, and donors at all levels, alongside department leadership. Oversees ticket sales and acknowledgements of event-related donations, coordinates event registration, and provides support as needed at third-party fundraisers.
Laboratory Schools: Associate Director of Community Engagement (Hybrid) University of ChicagoLaboratory Schools: Associate Director of Community Engagement (Hybrid)IL$65,000–$80,000 / yearWorks under the direction of the director of alumni relations and community engagement, and in collaboration with the director of development to oversee key volunteer groups including the Parents Development Committee (PDC), the Alumni Association Executive Board, and Maroon Key Society, event hosts and community ambassadors, Maroon Key Society, and senior class scholarship chairs. The role creates strategic and structured opportunities for parents, alumni, and friends to engage meaningfully with Lab, while ensuring that Lab community experience consistent, thoughtful, and mission-driven stewardship, including support and execution of Lab's ARD-based parent/family and alumni relations programs.
Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services Dominican UniversityAssistant Vice President of Advancement ServicesRiver Forest, IL$110,000–$115,000 / yearMoves Management Framework: Design, enforce, and audit a rigorous, metrics-driven moves management system with Raiser's Edge NXT to track donor pipelines from discovery to stewardship. To support the University''s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building.
Development Administrator Howard Brown Health CenterDevelopment AdministratorChicago, ILCoordinates day-to-day support for donor stewardship activities, including developing and executing initiatives for Capital Campaign Committee members, major donors, donor societies, Heartbeat, Continuum, and donors at all levels, alongside department leadership. Oversees ticket sales and acknowledgements of event-related donations, coordinates event registration, and provides support as needed at third-party fundraisers.
Vice President - Resource Development, Direct Response Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.Vice President - Resource Development, Direct ResponseILThe Direct Response Vice President applies direct response fundraising best practices in direct mail, DRTV, face-to-face canvassing, digital fundraising, and social media channels by leading the team and vendor partners to implement campaigns that acquire new donors, maximize return on investment, and increase donor retention. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means.".
Senior Development Associate, Principal Gifts University of ChicagoSenior Development Associate, Principal GiftsChicago, IL$65,000–$80,000 / yearDemonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including the Alumni Development Database System Griffin, a Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Active Planner. Drafts acknowledgements, special greetings, letters for cultivation purposes, and a high volume of messaging for others signatures including but not limited to the Senior Associate Vice President, the Senior Director, Principal Gifts, and other executive level staff and faculty members.
Supervisor, Individual Philanthropy McDonald's CorpSupervisor, Individual PhilanthropyChicago, IL$78,281–$97,852 / yearRonald McDonald House strives to be part of the solution to the challenges families face when a child needs healthcare, whether that means staying close to a hospitalized child, affording to remain together while a child undergoes treatment far from home, or accessing basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. Through a global network of 250+ independently operated Chapters in 60+ countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services, and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child's care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.
Program Coordinator - Greater South Side The People’s Music SchoolProgram Coordinator - Greater South SideChicago, ILPart timeFrom putting an instrument in an aspiring young musician's hand for the first time, to teaching students how to read and write music and perform in an ensemble, The People's Music School provides opportunity and instruction at sites located in four Chicago communities: Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side. The People's Music School is Chicago’s oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 K-12 students in Chicago.
Program Coordinator - Albany Park The People’s Music SchoolProgram Coordinator - Albany ParkChicago, ILPart timeFrom putting an instrument in an aspiring young musician's hand for the first time, to teaching students how to read and write music and perform in an ensemble, The People's Music School provides opportunity and instruction at sites located in four Chicago communities: Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side. The People's Music School is Chicago’s oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 K-12 students in Chicago.
Donor Services Specialist Endeavor HealthDonor Services SpecialistEvanston, IL$22.14–$33.21 / hourOur more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Ensure data integrity by overseeing the maintenance of accurate CRM, electronic gift backup and hardcopy donor and prospect records, updating CRM records with most current details and opt out preferences, executing frequent CRM donor audits, organizing and leading update projects to ensure data accuracy to inform efficient and reliable reporting.
Retail Store Associates CK Hutchison Holdings LtdRetail Store AssociatesChicago, IL$17–$17.91 / hourWe purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. Summary & Positions: At Savers / Value Village our Retail Store Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.
Area Development Manager (Remote - Central and Eastern Time) CK Hutchison Holdings LtdArea Development Manager (Remote - Central and Eastern Time)ILRemote$77,193–$114,247 / yearWe purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. Primary working relationship with: Regional Area Development Manager, FUNDrive Associate Director, District Managers, Store Managers, CDC Ambassadors, and Regional Supply Chain Manager.
Retail Warehouse & Production Associate CK Hutchison Holdings LtdRetail Warehouse & Production AssociateChicago, IL$17–$17.91 / hourWe purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. Summary & Positions: At Savers / Value Village our Retail Warehouse & Production Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.
NewSenior Manager, Donor Experiences & Engagement Greater Chicago Food DepositorySenior Manager, Donor Experiences & EngagementChicago, ILThe Senior Manager of Donor Experiences & Engagement develops and leads strategic donor engagement experiences that advance philanthropic relationships, deepen affinity, and support fundraising outcomes across the Greater Chicago Food Depository's major giving, corporate engagement, and campaign priorities. Oversee engagement execution and experience delivery in partnership with centralized operations teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality donor-facing experiences.
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Advancement Operations- Development and Alumni Relations Midwestern UniversityDirector of Strategic Initiatives and Advancement Operations- Development and Alumni RelationsDowners Grove, ILMinimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in advancement, development, fundraising operations, sales, advancement services, alumni relations, or related fields, preferably within higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, or other complex nonprofit. The Director works closely with University leadership, deans, faculty, clinicians, advancement staff, and external partners to identify philanthropic opportunities, advance institutional priorities, and foster a culture of data-informed decision-making, operational excellence, and donor-centered engagement.