Description

Who We Are:

Are you ready to join a team where your talent creates lasting change? At Northern Illinois Food Bank, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Neighbors, so that everyone in Northern Illinois has the food they need to thrive! Together we are a dedicated and innovative team committed to ending hunger in Northern Illinois. We embrace diverse perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning, we celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and foster a culture of growth, optimism, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Northern Illinois Food Bank will embrace opportunities to stand in solidarity with our community and center the voices of those most impacted by systematic injustices. We affirm our commitment to anti-racism, to gender equity, to allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world.

The Opportunity:

Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks an extraordinarily motivated candidate to join our team as Development Officer, Corporate & Foundation Giving, supporting the organization’s philanthropic efforts through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation partners. This full-time role focuses on managing an assigned portfolio, developing tailored fundraising strategies, and preparing proposals and stewardship materials, while collaborating across departments to advance the Food Bank’s revenue goals and mission.

This Full-Time position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100+ corporate, foundation, and organizational partners throughout the full fundraising cycle.
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned funders.
• Draft narrative grant proposals, renewal applications, sponsorship packages, and stewardship reports.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, site visits, and tours with funders, representing the Food Bank externally.
• Identify, research, and qualify new institutional prospects to strengthen the pipeline.
• Maintain accurate donor relationship records and activity tracking in Raiser’s Edge.
• Collect supporting documents, data, and attachments needed for proposals and reports, coordinating with internal departments.
• Prepare materials, scheduling, and logistics for donor meetings, calls, and engagement opportunities.
• Participate in community organizations, chambers, and business networks to enhance visibility and cultivate new partnerships.
• Attend and support fundraising events, corporate engagement activities, and special events (including some evenings and weekends).
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Why Join Us:

Make a Difference: Every Role at Northern Illinois Food Bank directly impacts the lives of those we serve.
Flexible Work Environment: We value work-life balance and support flexible work models.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. This starting range for this position is $55,645 - $59,123/annually, based on skills and experience.
Growth Opportunities: Invest in your career with professional development, career mapping, and leadership training.
Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team that values equity and belonging.

How to Apply: 

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply online at https://solvehungertoday.org/about/join-our-team/. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter that highlights your passion for our mission and your relevant skills.

 Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger to apply.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of fundraising experience
• Experience in grant writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Proficient in MS Office products 
• Commitment to understanding and supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank’s mission