Impactful Corporate & Foundation Fundraiser

By The Hand Club For Kids; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

By The Hand Club For Kids is seeking a Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer to drive fundraising in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Senior VP of Strategic Engagement, you will manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation relationships and develop strategies to expand the grant footprint beyond $18 million.

You will lead the full fundraising cycle from prospecting to stewardship, collaborating with Grants Manager and the Fund Development team to secure funding aligned with By The Hand’s

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to generate seven-figure annual revenue from foundations and corporations
• Strong relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills
• Christ-centered servant leader who models Biblical principles
• At least 5 years of corporate and foundation fundraising experience preferred
• Experience with databases, research tools and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate and foundation fundraising strategies
• Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation relationships
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities
• Research prospective corporate and foundation funders
• Develop and submit high-quality grant proposals
• Partner with the Grants Manager on compliance and stewardship
• Support corporate sponsorships and partner engagement
• Track portfolio activity, progress and fundraising goals
• Maintain accurate records in the donor database
• Build relationships through networking and community events
• Collaborate across the Fund Development team to maximize opportunities

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

Corporate fundraising

Foundation fundraising

Grant writing

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Strategic planning

Nonprofit sector knowledge

Education

B.A./B.S. in nonprofit/marketing/communications/business/education

Tools

Databases

Research tools

Microsoft Office

Ninety

Google Workspace

Job description

By The Hand Club For Kids is seeking a Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer to drive fundraising in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Senior VP of Strategic Engagement, you will manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation relationships and develop strategies to expand the grant footprint beyond $18 million.

You will lead the full fundraising cycle from prospecting to stewardship, collaborating with Grants Manager and the Fund Development team to secure funding aligned with By The Hand’s