Development Officer, Corp & Foundation Giving

Summary: Northern Illinois Food Bank is dedicated to ending hunger in Northern Illinois, seeking a motivated Development Officer for Corporate & Foundation Giving. This role involves managing a portfolio of corporate and foundation partners, developing fundraising strategies, and collaborating across departments to achieve revenue goals. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Fundraising, Grant writing, Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, Public speaking Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plans, Paid time off