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Fundraising Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL5 days ago

Identifies 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 Bachelor’s 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.

Schaumburg, Illinois27 days ago

$35–$50 Per Hour

Addison 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.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Train, 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.

Chicago, IL7 days ago

Full-time

About Us:After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Provide administrative support to the Chief Development Officer for Board Committee meetings (for the Development Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee), assisting with PowerPoint presentations, meeting management, and other needs.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Running Mates (Middle & High School): Running and physical activity to improve social and emotional well-being in an inclusive, non-competitive environment where students work toward completing a local 5K while building positive self-image, setting goals, and developing relationships with peers and mentors. Drive the growth and success of Team Chicago Run, the organization’s signature endurance fundraising program; oversee athlete recruitment, provide high-touch fundraising support for participants, and manage relationships with major partners .

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

The Development Associate is a critical, frontline fundraising position responsible for executing key strategies across all fundraising channels, with a primary focus on the annual fund, grant writing, and donor stewardship. This role supports the Director of Advancement and the CEO in meeting annual fundraising goals by managing a portfolio of mid-level donors and ensuring the efficiency of the overall development operations.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

This is an exceptional opportunity and moment in time for a proven fundraiser to lead the development and execution of sophisticated fundraising strategies for the Midwest, expand the regional philanthropic program, and collaborate closely with lay leadership, national colleagues, and the university community to contribute to the continued growth and impact of AFHU and Hebrew University. Through the philanthropic leadership of American friends throughout the US, AFHU helps the university recruit and retain outstanding faculty, build teaching and research facilities, provide scholarships and fellowships, and advance basic and applied research in many vital fields.

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Chicago, IL5 days ago

About Us:After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$40,000–$55,000 Per Year

Assist in the planning and execution of letters and mailings, including end-of-year thank-you letters, holiday letters, mailing cards to staff, sending items from the office to staff and stakeholders, and preparing in-person graduation materials to program graduates. The Administrative Coordinator is a critical member of the HACE team, providing high-level administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Executive Operations & Special Events Manager, President & CEO, and Chief of Staff.

Chicago, IL20 days ago

$155,000–$170,000 Per Year

Lead, coach, and develop a team of frontline fundraisers at varying levels, including Senior Director/Director/Associate Director, setting clear activity, pipeline, and revenue expectations and holding the team accountable to results. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Managing Director oversees a team of frontline fundraisers and manages a select major/principal-gift portfolio of 50–75 high-capacity prospects.

Skokie, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Signature events, including the Walk for Life and Hope Through Caring Gala, generate approximately $800,000 annually, with significant opportunity for growth while also serving as key entry points for donor acquisition and pipeline development. Support services provide individualized approach to ensure each person living with the disease and their loved ones receive the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies, while its educational resources are available to all living with ALS.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

$110,000–$120,000 Per Year

This role will help drive Noble’s next phase of fundraising growth, including expanding major gifts, increasing unrestricted support, strengthening institutional partnerships, developing new donor pipelines, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives. Success in this role requires strong portfolio management discipline, including maintaining accurate CRM data, managing donor movement through cultivation stages, and consistently advancing fundraising goals against measurable benchmarks.

Chicago, Illinois8 days ago

Ability to determine an individual's interests, capacity, and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy's work. They involve and engage appropriate partners in the field and at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues and/or concerns, and address questions as needed.

Joliet, IL12 days ago

Full-time

We are seeking a visionary Director of Development to join our leadership team—someone who is driven to inspire generosity, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and secure the resources needed to bring hope, healing, and lasting change to those we serve. Position Summary: The Director of Development is a strategic, relationship-driven leader who advances MorningStar Mission’s impact by inspiring generosity, building community partnerships, and securing resources for lasting ministry growth.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$110,000–$130,000

From its unique position at the intersection among three key stakeholders—patients, researchers/clinicians, and the biopharma/biotech industry—MPNRF facilitates a collaborative approach to research that elevates the patient voice in research and drug development, brings disease experts together, and accelerates the industry’s understanding of an extremely complex group of diseases. As a key driver of revenue growth and long-term organizational sustainability, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will co-lead donor strategy, deepen donor engagement, secure planned giving commitments, and maximize donor potential through thoughtful stewardship and insight-driven decision-making.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois that specializes in primary preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health service. Our focus is delivering quality, culturally responsive health care services to our patients, caregivers, and partners in the communities we serve.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$67,000–$75,000

Helps donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with PTF; regularly engages donors and prospects in conversations that build relationships to generate revenue for PTF, as well as expand and diversify the donor pool. You care about making a difference in the world, and want to support veterans and their families working at an impactful level across sectors including health, law, business, policy, academia, government, and defense.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in MSI’s garage and more!

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Elmhurst, IL5 days ago

Reporting 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.

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Bolingbrook, IL5 days ago

Create and manage the Promo Planner document, ensuring alignment across teams, managing proofing and updates, and timely delivery of all necessary visual merchandising materials to stores. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in merchandising, visual marketing, or related fields, with a proven track record of leadership and decision-making within the visual merchandising space.

Chicago, IL18 days ago

$5–$7

i.c.stars retains: Assigns an internal point person (typically the city Executive Director), makes timely decisions and approvals, handles internal coordination with board, staff, and volunteers. i.c.stars retains: Event purpose and success metrics, target audience and key stakeholders, brand and tone guidance, final approval on concept and budget. 4.2 Project Management.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

One Million Degrees seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven Executive Director, Development to architect and execute fundraising strategies to fuel OMD's evolution—designing innovative approaches that blend traditional philanthropy with fee-for-service partnerships as we continue to shift our revenue model and scale our impact. You will play a key role on the Advancement leadership team, partnering with MarCom, Workforce, and Partnerships teams to create career opportunities for scholars, elevate community college student voice, and evolve OMD’s economic model.

Bolingbrook, IL20 days ago

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Chicago, IL24 days ago

$60,000–$67,000 Per Year

Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, the Associate Director of Stewardship develops and manages programs and practices that acknowledge donors and demonstrate the impact of donors at Illinois Institute of Technology. The Associate Director of Stewardship will: Provide direction and project management for all impact and financial reports, and drive collaboration with students, advancement partners, and campus partners to ensure top quality, timely, and accurate reporting.

Chicago, IL20 days ago

$110,000–$135,000 Per Year

The Director of Development is a frontline fundraiser responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects capable of commitments of $100,000+. Conduct approximately 100 donor visits per year, including at least 20 formal solicitations (may include blended or planned gifts).

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

The VPO (Vice President of Operations) directly supervises and leads overall CHP’s Customer Services Program, the Development Department, which includes Marketing, Outreach, Grants Administration and Management, as well as directly supervise the Patient Health Navigator program. The VP of Operations works regularly with the CHP’s CEO, Executive and leadership team, physicians, and customers to implements new clinical and business programs, build relationships, monitor performance, improve processes, solve problems, and capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the organization.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

As a member of the Employer Partnerships team, you will build and scale systems that enable Braven to recruit 6,000+ volunteers over the next two years, while also contributing to the team’s broader efforts across fundraising, employer stewardship, and student-facing programs. Steward and manage 100+ volunteer referral points of contact across employer partners in close collaboration with Braven’s Employer Partnerships Directors, with email campaigns as a primary strategy to engage and mobilize volunteers at scale.

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Chicago, ILToday

Key responsibilities include attending board meetings, participating in fundraising efforts, guiding organizational planning, and supporting the mission of advancing psychoanalytic knowledge to benefit individuals and communities. The Institute offers advanced training programs in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, alongside providing psychoanalytically informed services for children, adolescents, and adults through its Treatment Centers.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$240.38–$276.44 Per Hour

Works closely with the CEO, University President, other system leadership and board leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts at the principal and transformational gift levels. As a key member of the Rush University System for Health executive leadership team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead and elevate the philanthropic strategy for a nationally recognized academic medical center with a long-standing commitment to the community.

Chicago, IL18 days ago

Remote

$30,000–$44,000

Our center serves as a vibrant hub for the community, offering a language school, a museum, and a wide array of cultural events ranging from traditional festivals like Oktoberfest to modern art exhibitions, as well as venue rentals to the community. Create written content and visuals for the DANK Haus' website, marketing emails, and campaigns, print brochures, donor emails and cultivation materials, press releases, and community outreach.

Harvey, IL30+ days ago

Additionally, the Chief Development Officer will work with Ingalls Memorial executive leadership to create and implement annual philanthropy plans and goals using metrics, and based upon priorities of the institution, then ensure regularly reporting on progress toward said metrics. At least 5 years of leadership experience in the field of philanthropy managing a portfolio that blends major gifts, corporate gifts, grants and event type of fundraising preferred.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$47,000–$55,000

The Program Development Specialist will play a key role in the grant-funded One Covenant Community project, aimed to strengthen the ecosystem of pastoral leadership, by designing and delivering nonprot leadership training and capacity-building resources for partner organizations across the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its Faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$97,000–$124,000

With a newly renovated campus on Chicago’s west side and a recently enacted three-year strategic plan outlining a comprehensive vision of program expansion and service innovation, CHIL is uniquely positioned to meet the emerging needs of young people experiencing housing instability and provide the resources and care they need to achieve sustainable independence. To date, CHIL has served nearly 2,000 young people, administering tailored, wraparound services, including interim and transitional shelter, workforce and education programming, clinical case management, life-skills training, and more to help youth permanently escape the cycle of homelessness.

Wheaton, Illinois21 days ago

$20–$22

Knowledge in computer hardware basics, operating systems, devise set up and basic troubleshooting in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, as well as knowledge in inventory management and basic classroom technology support. Receive and respond to inquiries for donating or receiving computer equipment or technology training classes (in person, web form, phone and voicemail).

Chicago, IL24 days ago

$60,000–$70,000 Per Year

The Leadership Annual Giving Officer manages and grows a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts between $1,000 and $49,999. This role is responsible for building meaningful donor relationships, increasing giving levels, and creating a strong pipeline for future major and principal gift fundraising.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

Remote

$60,000–$150,000

RaiseOS is Initio Capital’s capital formation and fundraising advisory platform designed to help startup founders and fund managers raise equity more efficiently. For advisors, RaiseOS provides paid, qualified opportunities to help founders close funding rounds — without building your own fundraising infrastructure.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

With more than 12 years of successfully delivering legal aid to communities in need via volunteer attorneys, client is looking for a mission-driven Executive Director who can build on this history of success and push our growth into the future. Areas of Responsibilities: Leadership: Serves as the primary public representative for the organization with our donors, our partner agencies, the media and peer nonprofits.

River Forest, IL28 days ago

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world. This position will oversee direct coaching, recruiting qualified student athletes, fundraising, leading camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student athletes, and maintaining knowledge of applicable NCAA, AACCA, USA Cheer, and STUNT rules.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

As an IT Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and continuously improving the technical security controls that protect the organization’s digital assets based on identifying and assessing new attack vectors and strategies used in the world. The Security Engineer is responsible for deploying and tuning security technologies across endpoint, identity, email, and logging platforms, as well as monitoring security telemetry to identify, investigate, and respond to suspicious or malicious activity.

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$75,000–$80,000 Per Year

Chicago, IL8 days ago

Remote

$75–$100

This role is ideal for experienced operators or agency leaders who want to contribute their expertise to emerging startups—while expanding their network, earning income, and participating in early opportunities. We are opening our platform to seasoned business owners, agency operators, consultants, and fractional leaders who want to support early-stage companies while building meaningful advisory income streams.

Chicago, IL28 days ago

Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief of External Affairs and Engagement and Chief Development Officer and assisting in implementing programs, projects, and initiatives related to special events, grants, public policy, government relations, partnerships, marketing and communications, and fundraising and advancement.

Elk Grove Village, IL30+ days ago

$75,000–$100,000 Per Year

Develop direct mail budgets, campaign materials and themes including extensive copywriting of segmented versions of campaign letters, remit forms, acknowledgement letters, email versions of campaigns, website landing page text, and other collateral materials; contribute to non-direct mail, development marketing copywriting as needed. The Development Campaign Manager will coordinate with the Director of Annual Giving and third-party partners to develop, implement, and track multi-channel campaigns and grow this vital fundraising initiative.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

If you are a graduate student seeking a clinical placement within the fields of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work, please submit your application here! This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

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Chicago, IL3 days ago

Full-time

ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C. Come join our winning team of talented, mission-driven professionals, who passionately work together to protect the environment and natural resources in the Midwest region. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

PURPOSE: Raise funds for Autism Speaks by recruiting and managing volunteers, soliciting corporate sponsorships, raising awareness, and implementing fundraising and mission-related events to achieve revenue goals. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations (VPDAR), the Senior Director of Development (SDOD) partners closely with the VPDAR to drive long-term revenue growth by establishing and overseeing a comprehensive, best practice informed major gift effort program at a pivotal moment in the College’s history. Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ANNUAL GIVING.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. The DOD will focus on managing a major gift portfolio by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting institutional prospects and donors through customized cultivation and solicitation strategies while simultaneously meeting established fundraising goals and metrics.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (INDIVIDUAL DONORS).

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$110,000–$125,000 Per Year

This role reports to the CEO and is designed for experienced sales and business development professionals who have closed major accounts, exceeded revenue targets, built trusted client relationships, and who are excited to bring that expertise into a mission-driven context. Shared ValuesCultural Competency: All team members strive to build a working knowledge of the historical, social, and economic history of this country with a particular value for diverse identities, ideas, and experiences.

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Fundraising Jobs in Chicago, IL

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SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR (Fundraising)City of Chicago

Fundraising SpecialistAddison Group

Fundraising Field Director - ChicagoGrassroots Team

Development CoordinatorAfter School Matters

Director of DevelopmentChicago Run

Development AssociateNorth Lawndale College Prep Charter High School

Executive Director, Midwest RegionAmerican Friends of The Hebrew University

Events and Special Initiatives - College InternAfter School Matters

Adminstrative CoordinatorHispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

Managing Director, DevelopmentIllinois Institute of Technology

Chief Development Officer, Les Turner ALS FoundationNoetic Search

Director of DevelopmentThe Noble Network of Charter Schools

Associate Director of DevelopmentUSA The Nature Conservancy

Director of Development at MorningStar Mission JolietMorningStar Mission

Senior Philanthropy ManagerMPN Research Foundation

Development DirectorCOMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS

Development ManagerPat Tillman Foundation

Coordinator, External AffairsGriffin Museum of Science and Industry

Assistant Director of Advancement Systems and AnalyticsElmhurst University

Visual Marketing Communications CoordinatorIconma

Events Production Contractori.c.stars

Executive Director, DevelopmentOne Million Degrees

VM Communications Coordinator- HYBRIDApidel Technologies

Associate Director of StewardshipIllinois Institute of Technology

Director of DevelopmentIllinois Institute of Technology

Vice President of OperationsCOMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS

Associate, Employer PartnershipsBraven

Board MemberChicago Psychoanalytic Institute

SVP Chief Development OfficerRush University Medical Center

[DANK Haus German American Cultural Center] Marketing ManagerGerman American Chambers of Commerce

Chief Development OfficerThe University of Chicago Medicine

Nonprofit Leadership Program Development SpecialistNorth Park University

Major Gifts OfficerCovenant House Illinois

Technology Access CoordinatorPeople's Resource Center

Leadership Annual Giving OfficerIllinois Institute of Technology

Capital Raising Advisor (Independent)Initio Capital

Executive Director - Legal Aid NonprofitMacpower Digital Assets Edge LLC

Head Cheer & STUNT CoachConcordia University, Chicago

IT Security EngineerRedwood Logistics

Individual Gifts OfficerAnti-Defamation League

GTM ConsultantInitio Capital

Administrative Assistant, Development and External AffairsSecure Community Network

Development Campaign ManagerWord on Fire

Graduate Students/Clinical PlacementMerlin Day Academy

Foundation Relations OfficerEnvironmental Law & Policy Center

Director, Community Engagement - Upper Mid-West (Chicago, IL)Autism Speaks

Senior Director of Development and Annual GivingColumbia College

Director of Development (Foundation and Corporations)Columbia College

Director of Development (Individual Donors)Columbia College

Director of Business DevelopmentGreenwood Project

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