Individual Giving Associate

Cooperativehousing; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Language pay

Referral bonus

Mental wellness app

Job summary

Nourishing Hope is seeking an energetic Individual Giving Associate to support our fundraising strategy, build donor relationships, and drive campaigns from our Chicago headquarters with a hybrid schedule.

You will collaborate with the Manager and Director of Individual Giving to grow annual giving, host donor tours, and manage moves for grassroots supporters, helping to sustain our mission in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years of fundraising experience.
• Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and relational databases such as Salesforce and online fundraising portals.
• High level of attention to detail and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent oral and written communication and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques.
• Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors and interact via telephone and in person.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and manage up accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Grow overall individual giving revenue through identified strategies.
• Schedule and host donor tours and visits with team members to engage donors.
• Manage moves management for grassroots donors and a portfolio of lapsed mid-level supporters.
• Assist with recurring giving program accounting for $468K+ in annual revenue.
• Lead research and identify new prospects within the assigned portfolio.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Online fundraising portals

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Persuasion skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Online fundraising portals

Job description

Organization Overview

Nourishing Hope is a Chicago nonprofit working to end food hunger and address its root causes. Founded in 1970, we have evolved from a traditional food pantry into a comprehensive organization providing nutritious food, social services, and mental health support to individuals and families across Chicago.

We support the whole person with respect, dignity, and compassion through:

• Five food access programs providing monthly groceries—including fresh produce, protein, grains, canned goods and other pantry staples—plus Bonus distributions offering additional food throughout the month.
• Home delivery for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities.
• Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need.

Each year, Nourishing Hope provides nutritious food and essential support to tens of thousands of Chicagoans. In 2025, we distributed more than 6 million pounds of food, served 50,000 neighbors, and provided more than 7,000 social services, including over 3,400 free mental health counseling sessions.

When you join Nourishing Hope, you become part of a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthening our Chicago communities.

Position Summary

The Individual Giving Associate works closely with the Manager of Individual Giving and Director of Individual Giving, and the development team to support the fundraising strategy for online and offline fundraising campaigns. This position will build and leverage relationships and create strategic moves for grassroots donors and prospects.

Schedule and Locations

This position primarily works out of Headquarters located at 1716 W. Hubbard Street. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. This role has a hybrid opportunity to work remotely 2 day(s) per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the Manager of Individual Giving in identifying strategies to grow overall individual giving revenue.
• Schedule and host donor tours and visits with appropriate teammates, including Director of Individual Giving, as a means to engage and meet personally with the organization’s donors.
• Support the Manager of Individual Giving with the moves management process for grassroots donors and manage a small portfolio of lapsed mid-level supporters.
• Assist Manager of Individual Giving with recurring giving program which accounts for $468K + in annual revenue.
• Within the assigned portfolio, lead, research and identify new and existing prospects for the annual fund.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of fundraising experience
• Experience with Google suite, Microsoft Office programs and use of relational databases such asSalesforce and online fundraising portals.
• High level of attention to detail and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent oral and written communication and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques.
• Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors and interact viatelephone and in person with large groups and donor/family representatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and manage up accordingly.

Preferred

• At least one year of experience in individual giving
• Demonstrated record of success in executing on an individual giving plan

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $23.00-$26.50 per hour depending on experience

Full-time benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid birthday holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Language pay
• $250 employee referral bonus
• Free subscription to mental wellness app

Background Check

Because we are a Medicaid provider all applicants who are offered employment with Nourishing Hope will be subject to a background screening. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background screening conducted in accordance with Nourishing Hope policy and federal, state and local laws.