Strategic Corporate & Foundation Fundraiser

By The Hand Club For Kids; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

By The Hand Club For Kids in Chicago seeks a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer to advance fundraising with major corporate and foundation partners. You will manage a portfolio, cultivate new funding, and coordinate with the Grants Manager, Volunteer Development, and Fund Development teams to maximize impact.

This role demands strong relationship-building, strategic planning, and a proven ability to generate substantial annual funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years corporate/foundation fundraising experience preferred.
• Must have strong relationship-building and grant/reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes fundraising strategies with portfolio relationships.
• Secures major gifts and expands funder footprint.
• Ensures compliance with funder guidelines and timely grant submissions.
• Collaborates with Grants Manager, Volunteer Development, and Fund Development teams.
• Maintains donor database records and tracks progress toward portfolio goals.

Skills

Christ-like servant leader

Urban student transformation

Autonomy and initiative

Proactive project execution

Relationship-building

Seven figures revenue

Fundraising mindset

Deadline-oriented

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Non-profit, Marketing, Communication, Business, Education or related field

Tools

Ninety

Google Suite

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

By The Hand Club For Kids in Chicago seeks a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer to advance fundraising with major corporate and foundation partners. You will manage a portfolio, cultivate new funding, and coordinate with the Grants Manager, Volunteer Development, and Fund Development teams to maximize impact.

This role demands strong relationship-building, strategic planning, and a proven ability to generate substantial annual funding.