Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Greater Chicago Food Depository
Job overview
The Senior Foundation Relationship Manager leads foundation donor engagement to drive significant revenue growth supporting key programs and initiatives at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and organizational donors, executing engagement strategies to meet fundraising goals, collaborating cross-functionally to align donor interests with organizational priorities, and maintaining donor records in CRM systems.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits include employer-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, generous paid time off, parental leave, on-site gym, a $3,000 annual wellness benefit, and a $250 employee referral bonus.
Experience and skills
Requires 7-10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience focused on foundation and corporate funders, strong relationship-building skills, strategic and self-motivated approach, commitment to diversity and inclusion, knowledge of poverty and hunger issues, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems like StratusLIVE or Raiser’s Edge.
Work environment and culture
The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and operates in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on ending hunger in Cook County.
Company information
Greater Chicago Food Depository is a nonprofit focused on hunger relief in Cook County, collaborating with food banks and community partners to address systemic causes of poverty and hunger.
Team overview
The candidate will report to the Director of Foundation Relations and Grants and work closely with a Senior Manager of Grants, Grant Writer, and program staff without direct reports.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work with high-impact donors, engage in innovative fundraising strategies including AI technologies, and participate in diverse donor engagement activities such as virtual food drives and cause marketing.
Company overview
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the Chicago area. They operate as a food bank, distributing food to a network of over 700 partner agencies and programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. The organization relies on donations, government grants, and partnerships with local businesses to fund its operations. Established in 1979, the Food Depository has a long history of addressing food insecurity and advocating for policies to reduce hunger. Their mission is to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry, focusing on both immediate food assistance and long-term solutions to hunger.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience managing foundation, corporate, and organizational donor relationships, emphasizing your ability to cultivate and secure high-impact gifts up to six figures.
Emphasize strategic skills in moves management, donor stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration, showcasing your ability to align donor interests with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Greater Chicago Food Depository's official careers page, LinkedIn, and nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current foundation relations or development team members at Greater Chicago Food Depository on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent fundraising campaigns or asking about their approach to donor engagement and stewardship.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'foundation donor engagement,' 'moves management,' 'fundraising strategies,' 'CRM systems like StratusLIVE,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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