The Night Ministry of Chicago, IL is looking to hire a Full-time Manager, Foundation & Corporate Philanthropy to work with the Philanthropic Engagement team. Do you want to help a respected nonprofit organization accomplish its mission of serving people in your community who are struggling with poverty and homelessness? Do you want to work for an organization that truly values its employees? If so, please read on!

Reporting to the Vice President, of Philanthropic Engagement, this position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for private grant activities and donor relationships, ensuring that the work area is structured so as to enable The Night Ministry to meet its annual goals in the area of foundation and corporate philanthropy.

** Work from-home flexibility as of Jan 1, 2024, 3 days in the office 2 days from home

ABOUT THE NIGHT MINISTRY

With open hearts and minds, we provide housing, healthcare, spiritual care, social services, and human connection to members of the Chicago community who are struggling with poverty and homelessness. We accept people as they are and work to address their immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming their sense of humanity. We were founded when a coalition of diverse North Side congregations hired Rev. Tom Behrens to reach out to people who gathered at night due to isolation, despair, and homelessness. From those humble beginnings over 40 years ago when Tom's first office was the trunk of his car, we have grown to a financially sound nonprofit that provides numerous award-winning services to the most vulnerable in our community.

Although not all employees are involved in direct services, everyone is dedicated to the mission of The Night Ministry, believes in its core values, and knows that their work is highly valued. We strive to be the best employer possible, providing our employees with a mission-driven work atmosphere that is both focused and fun as well as a benefits package that we feel is one of the best in the industry.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MANAGER, FOUNDATION & CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY

Lead and manage The Night Ministry's fund development efforts as they are related to Foundations, Family Foundations, Corporations, and Congregations. This includes grant and reports writing and managing consistent relationships with funders to keep them updated on our programs.
Work closely with the VP, of Philanthropic Engagement to develop and implement fund operational plans to include the solicitation of foundations, family foundations, corporations, and congregations, representing approximately $3.3M in revenue.
Work closely with program staff on the creation and completion of all grant reporting needs.
On an annual basis, work with program staff to update proposal boilerplates with modified objectives and outcomes for the new program fiscal year.
Update and maintain grant content for accuracy, clarity, and responsiveness to donor interest while creating a compelling case for The Night Ministry's work.
Meet regularly with the VP, Philanthropic Engagement, and program staff to determine special needs, issues, and opportunities; provide the information needed to support "moves management activity".
Update and maintain grant solicitation and reporting calendar and provision of the calendar to the Philanthropic Engagement team and President, as needed.
Research, cultivate, and solicit prospective foundations, corporations, congregations, and other private grant funding sources.

Employees must meet mandatory vaccination requirements as set forth by the State of Illinois.

READY TO JOIN IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST HOMELESSNESS?

If you feel that you would be right for this Manager, Foundation & Corporate Philanthropy position that has a salary range of $64-69k, plus benefits after 30 days. please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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