Northern Illinois Food Bank→
Development Officer, Corp & Foundation Giving
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
West Suburban Center - Geneva, IL
Salary
$56k–$59k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
fundraisinggrant writingmicrosoft officeraiser’s edgepublic speaking
Job Description
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plans
Paid time off