Depaul USA
Depaul USA is a dynamic, faith-inspired national nonprofit on a mission to end homelessness and change lives. Rooted in the Vincentian values of compassion, dignity, and practical action, Depaul USA offers a continuum of care—from supportive and affordable housing to day programs, medical respite, and social enterprise. Every program is designed to break the cycle of homelessness by improving health, economic stability, and long-term housing security. This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Housing Action Illinois
Housing Action is looking for a strategic, mission-driven fundraiser passionate about housing justice. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to establish funder relationships. We seek someone to lead our grant writing, prospecting, and impact tracking, while also growing our individual giving and overseeing our annual benefit. The Development Manager will have the opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute it. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn more.
Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC)
The mission of the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) is to fund science-based research and educational programs that optimize nutrient use efficiency, improve soil fertility, and protect water quality. Created to support the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NREC connects agriculture with environmental stewardship to ensure farmers can maximize yields while minimizing environmental impacts. This position is located in Springfield/Bloomington, IL (remote). Learn more.
Care for Friends
The Executive Director is the primary leader of Care for Friends, responsible for executing strategy, leading fundraising efforts, overseeing operations, and serving as the organization’s key external representative. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors of the organization. This is a second-stage leadership role: the foundation is strong, and the next leader will focus on building greater consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn more.
Girls in the Game
Girls in the Game seeks a full-time Development & Events Manager to support fundraising events, individual giving, donor engagement, and the Auxiliary Board. Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and strong communicators who enjoy relationship building and event planning. Hybrid schedule and excellent benefits offered. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected] . This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Girls in the Game
Girls in the Game is seeking a full-time Grants Manager to support foundation, corporate, and government grant efforts. Responsibilities include grant writing, reporting, research, and collaboration with program and finance staff. Strong writing and organizational skills required. Hybrid schedule and excellent benefits offered. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected] . This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Advance Illinois
Advance Illinois seeks an experienced Director of Development to grow and diversify the funding base we rely on to support our $3.7M annual budget. The organization launched in 2008 and has been highly successful in building a loyal base of foundation and individual donors. The ideal candidate will be committed to strengthening public education and be adept at communicating Advance Illinois’ mission, vision and strategies to a wide range of outside partners. This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Woodstock Institute
The Director of Policy and Advocacy (“Director”) reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and leads Woodstock’s policy advocacy and government relations work at the local, state, and national levels. The Director supervises the Advocacy Associate and collaborates with the Director of Applied Research in helping to set the organization’s research agenda and develops and disseminates the organization’s policy positions. Recognizing that successful advocacy can depend on effective communication, the Director assists with the development and implementation of communications plans. Travel to Springfield, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. is necessary. This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Survivors Know
We’re hiring a Bilingual Community Organizer to work directly with Spanish-speaking hospitality workers—connecting them to resources, support, and collective power to improve conditions and build community. You’ve run at least one organizing campaign and are ready to deepen work at the intersection of labor rights and survivor justice. This position is located in Chicago. Learn more.
Prince Charitable Trusts
This role will support the Chicago arts and environmental justice grant making programs, including a participatory grant making component, and the sports-based youth development program. The Chicago grant making portfolio consists of approximately 75 grantees receiving $2.4 million annually. The Program Associate will work with the team to develop and implement a new organization-wide communications program uplifting the work of our grantee partners. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn more.
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
In line with the Foundation’s ambitious agenda and increased giving, the Senior Program
Director will lead the Built Environment program and play a key role in developing and
implementing program goals and objectives.
This position is located in Chicago, IL. Learn more.
Les Turner ALS Foundation
The CDO is the strategic leader and driver of the Foundation’s next phase of philanthropic growth. This role offers the opportunity to leverage strong momentum and lead a modern, integrated fundraising program that expands revenue, deepens donor engagement, and elevates the organization’s national profile. As a lean, high-impact organization, the Foundation requires a CDO who operates seamlessly at both strategic and execution levels. This position is located in Skokie, IL. Learn More
Richard L. Duchossois Foundation
With responsibility for developing and leading an integrated communications strategy primarily focused on building bridges and trust within the philanthropic and non-profit landscapes, the Communications Manager will advance the RLD Foundation’s mission, strengthen its position as an open thought-partner, and amplify the impact of grantee partners. The role oversees communications, including thought leadership content, media relations, digital channels, publications, and executive communications. This position is located in Chicago. Learn More
Resilience
Resilience seeks a clinical leader to oversee trauma services for survivors of sexual violence. Role: Manage operations, provide supervision, and lead program strategy. Locums-to-Perm available. Mission: Since 1974, Resilience ends rape culture through advocacy and healing. Pay: $80k–$85k. 100% covered medical/dental. Reqs: IL LCSW + 5 years supervising trauma therapists. Apply: Resume + cover letter to [email protected] . This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn More
The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
The Enrollment Support Specialist supports survivor access to financial assistance through The Network’s Survivor Fund. This role guides applicants through the enrollment process, reviews documentation for completeness, maintains accurate records, and ensures timely communication. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to survivor-centered, equitable service delivery. This position is located at 33 N Dearborn Street, Chicago and is hybrid. Learn More
Community Memorial Foundation
Community Memorial Foundation is searching for an experienced and mission driven Program Officer to join our small and highly collaborative team. This role will focus on grantmaking and portfolio management and community engagement. We are looking for a person with a track record of leadership in the philanthropy, public health, or nonprofit sectors. position is located in Hinsdale, IL and is hybrid. Learn More
Literacy Works
Literacy Works is seeking a strategic leader who will build on the strong reputation and success of the organization to date and continue to grow its impact. With an annual budget of $500K+, the new executive director will lead a talented team of staff and volunteers in a remote environment based in and around the Chicagoland area. While fundraising and team leadership experience is a must, prior organizational leadership experience is not required. This position is remote. Learn More
Health and Medicine Policy Research Group
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operations of the organization, including human resources and overall organizational planning, budget development and implementation, while upholding the organization’s mission and values. The Executive Director will have deep public health knowledge from an academic, government and policy lens, with an appreciation for and reliance on systems-based and community health understanding of the Chicagoland region. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn More
Prevention First
We seek passionate individuals to join our Board and help advance our mission of equipping communities with the resources they need to prevent substance misuse and promote safety and well-being. Ideal candidates bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: public health research and evaluation,equity-driven frameworks, business development, or fundraising. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to CEO Karel Homrig at [email protected] . This position is located in Illinois. Learn More
Advance Illinois
Advance Illinois seeks an experienced Senior Policy Advisor to (1) lead the organization’s work regarding changes at the federal level, and (2) provide leadership on policy issues relating to educator quality and strengthening and diversifying the educator pipeline. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker, with experience around Illinois-specific policies, stakeholders, and context, and strong knowledge of the federal landscape – including system challenges and opportunities. This position is located in Chicago and Springfield. Learn More
League of Women Voters of Illinois
The Executive Director, the face of the League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL), represents the organization and gives voice to our vision, mission and values. The Executive Director reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and works with the Board of LWVIL and to biennially create and execute a plan to effect policy and programming objectives. The Executive Director position is a part-time (20 hours per week) executive position. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Learn More
City Elementary
City Elementary seeks a Director of Development who will lead all fundraising efforts, reporting to the Head of School and the Board of Directors. The Director of Development is an entrepreneurial role, bolstered by enthusiastic support and collaboration from Board members, teachers, parents, and school leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who wants to make an impact in the lives of neurodiverse children and wants to shape the future of a growing nonprofit organization. This position is located in Chicago and is hybrid. Several days per week at our school in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, some days of work-from-home negotiable, and meetings onsite with potential supporters. Learn More
