Director of Institutional Giving: Foundations & Corporate Grants

Hope Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Chicago is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving to oversee corporate and foundation grants, driving $4–$5 million in annual support. This role manages a portfolio of about 50 foundation donors and leads grant proposals while building local and national funding prospects.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, you will secure funding, cultivate relationships, and collaborate with partners to advance Hope Chicago’s mission of reducing inequity through debt-free higher

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of corporate and foundation grants.
• Secure $4–$5 million annually from private grantmakers.
• Maintain a portfolio of approximately 50 foundation donors.
• Write and manage public and private grant proposals.
• Research and develop local and national funding prospects.

Job description

Hope Chicago is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving to oversee corporate and foundation grants, driving $4–$5 million in annual support. This role manages a portfolio of about 50 foundation donors and leads grant proposals while building local and national funding prospects.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, you will secure funding, cultivate relationships, and collaborate with partners to advance Hope Chicago’s mission of reducing inequity through debt-free higher