JOB OPENINGS
Prospect Manager (Full-Time)
Chicago Botanic Garden
Date Posted: 5/15/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $60,000 - $79,500 per year
The Prospect Manager is a vital member of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Development team, focusing on executing and enhancing the moves management program and optimizing the work of the Prospect Researcher. The Manager will work closely with principal- and major-gift team members to improve fundraising outcomes and enhance prospect management processes, pipelines, and portfolios. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring moves management policies, definitions, workflows, practices and data-integrity standards are developed, enhanced, deployed and trusted as the basis for data-informed decision-making. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience executing moves management processes in a campaign setting, be an effective communicator with colleagues of all levels of the organization, and have demonstrated effective strategic partnership outcomes. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Giving and Engagement, the Manager will be an integral part of supporting the Garden’s investment in principal- and major-gift fundraising during a significant comprehensive campaign.
Program Associate (Full-Time Hybrid)
Prince Charitable Trusts
Date Posted: 5/9/2026
Last Day To Apply: 6/5/2026
Salary: $76,500 - $92,000 per year
The Program Associate, as a full-time non-exempt employee, is an integral part of the Program Team. 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 focused on uplifting the work of our grantee partners.
Director of Development (Full-Time)
Advocate Health Care/Advocate Charitable Foundation
Date Posted: 5/9/2026
Last Day To Apply: 5/23/2026
Salary: $51.05 - $76.60 per hour
The ideal candidate brings demonstrated campaign experience, strong relationship‑building skills, and the ability to operate strategically in a complex, matrixed environment. This role manages a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including identifying and qualifying new prospects, stewarding existing relationships, and securing major gifts of $25,000 or more to maximize donor retention and growth. Under the direction of Foundation leadership, the role coordinates and executes all aspects of the annual fundraising plan, including committee and volunteer engagement, special events, and donor solicitation. The position establishes and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external partners to advance fundraising priorities and collaborates closely with Planned Giving and Grants teams to align major‑gift strategies and vehicles. The role mentors and develops fundraising staff, supporting teams through all stages of donor, prospect, and volunteer engagement. In partnership with centralized operations, the position integrates fundraising efforts across annual giving, special events, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, stewardship, prospect research, and communications. Responsibilities also include meeting annual fundraising and donor‑engagement goals, managing budgets and expenses, ensuring accurate donor records, and performing human resources functions. The role upholds the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and ensures compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Director of Development (Full-Time)
American Parkinson Disease Association
Date Posted: 5/8/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $88,000 - $93,000 per year
The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for leading revenue growth through strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and individual prospects, as well as peer-to-peer events. This position will be responsible for cultivating and securing financial contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations in support of APDA’s events, activities, and programs, and by raising public awareness to maximize service delivery and revenue generation potential in the community. The DD staffs board committees, and represents APDA to internal and external stakeholders, donors, prospects, and the public. Willing to ultimately help meet the objectives of American Parkinson Disease Association’s mission.
Development Manager – Chicago (Full-Time Hybrid)
Guitars Over Guns Organization, Inc.
Date Posted: 5/7/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $105,000 per year
The Development Manager is a key member of the advancement team, responsible for executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support GOGO’s growth in Chicago and beyond. This role manages donor and corporate relationships, drives revenue across multiple streams and ensures best-in-class stewardship and engagement. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on – someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about youth development, the arts, and community impact. Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@guitarsoverguns.org with “Development Manager – Chicago” in the subject line.
Video Editor (Full-Time)
Starting Now Corporation
Date Posted: 5/4/2026
Last Day To Apply: 5/18/2026
Salary: $15-$18 per hour
Starting Now Corporation (a nonprofit helping people build better credit and financial futures) is looking for a college student video editor to help us create short, fun, educational videos for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
Z Farm Market Sales Assoc. (Full-Time)
Urban Growers Collecdtive
Date Posted: 4/29/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $25 per hour
Urban Growers Collective seeks a passionate, community-driven Sales Associate to support market operations at the Z Farm Plant Nursery & Farmstand. This is primarily a customer-facing, community-centered farmstand role with some light operations support. On a typical day, most of your time will be spent helping customers, managing sales, and keeping the stand stocked and welcoming. The ideal candidate is personable, reliable, and committed to promoting local food access. Weekend availability and a valid driver’s license are required.
Director of Development (Full-Time)
Haymarket Opera Company
Date Posted: 4/21/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $70,000- $75,000 per year
Haymarket Opera Company seeks a full-time Director of Development to serve as a key member of its leadership team and a strategic partner to the General Director. This is an opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth for a nationally recognized company with a clear artistic identity and increasing visibility. The Director of Development will lead all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, institutional support, and development operations. Annual contributed revenue currently exceeds $1 million and is poised for continued expansion. This role is responsible for achieving contributed revenue goals, strengthening donor relationships, and building a sustainable, forward-looking development program that supports Haymarket’s artistic ambitions. Why this role is exciting: This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a development program at a pivotal moment in an organization’s growth. Haymarket has established a strong artistic reputation and a dedicated base of support, and is now investing in expanded staffing and infrastructure to match its ambitions. The Director of Development will play a central role in shaping Haymarket’s growth by developing strategy, deepening relationships with donors and institutions, and helping bring distinctive artistic projects to life. This position offers meaningful ownership, direct collaboration with leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the organization’s trajectory. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader who can build relationships, develop systems, and actively drive fundraising results.
Full-Charge Bookkeeper (Full-Time)
Maestro Cares Foundation
Date Posted: 4/17/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $60,000- $65,000 per year
Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper Consultant to oversee and maintain the organization’s financial records, including the general ledger. This is a hands-on role requiring strong bookkeeping expertise, nonprofit accounting experience, and advanced QuickBooks Online skills. The Consultant will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations and reporting. This engagement is for an initial 3-month contract, after which performance will be reviewed to determine eligibility for transition into a permanent staff position (with full benefits).
Grants and Contracts Specialist (Full-Time Hybrid)
AIDS Foundation Chicago
Date Posted: 3/31/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 per year
AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) is seeking a detail-oriented Grants and Contracts Specialist to join our mission of advancing health equity and ending the HIV epidemic in Illinois. This role is a vital link between our funding and the community-based organizations providing essential care, housing, and prevention services. This position offers a unique blend of high-volume financial processing and strategic oversight. You will manage subcontractor accounts payable, ensure strict adherence to grant compliance, and provide technical assistance to partner agencies. Beyond processing, you will own a small grants portfolio, offering a direct path for professional growth in nonprofit financial management.
Senior Program Officer (Full-Time Hybrid)
Chicago Foundation for Women
Date Posted: 3/26/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $96,559 - $118,017 per year
The Senior Program Officer collaborates closely with the Director of Programs to ensure that CFW’s grantmaking strategies align with the Foundation’s strategic plan, values, and commitment to trust‑based philanthropy. They identify and recommend new and emerging opportunities that deepen CFW’s impact and respond to the evolving needs and priorities of community organizations across the Chicagoland region. The Senior Program Officer leads the Foundation’s core grantmaking activities and coordinates CFW’s trust‑based process. This includes organizing a cross section of CFW’s stakeholders to ensure that community voice is centered and to promote transparency and shared learning. As the primary point of contact for grantee partners, the Senior Program Officer provides relationship‑centered support—offering clear guidance on funding opportunities across CFW’s portfolios and initiatives, connecting organizations to resources, and ensuring a responsive, accessible application experience. They cultivate authentic partnerships grounded in mutual respect, open communication, and a commitment to long‑term impact. The ideal Senior Program Officer is a skilled relationship builder and thoughtful project manager who brings curiosity, humility, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. They model CFW’s culture of community, transparency, equity, and shared power in all aspects of their work.
ISAC Corps Community Outreach Worker (Full-Time Hybrid)
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Date Posted: 12/29/2025
Last Day To Apply: 5/31/2026
Salary: $35,604 per year
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is the state agency dedicated to making education beyond high school more accessible and affordable for all. The ISACorps positions provides a $35,604 salary with excellent benefits including a tuition waiver for IL public universities, hybrid schedule, professional training, career planning support and 5 weeks paid vacation. The ISAC Corps™ staff are professional near-peer mentors work with students and families throughout the state as they navigate the college going process. A concerted effort is made to reach out to first generation college students and/or those who are low-income. We hire in every region of Illinois so that the individuals being served work with someone from their area who has college experience. Here’s what the work looks like: • Mentor students facing academic, financial, and social barriers to higher education. • Present to students on the critical steps in the college-going process. • Advise and inform parents of potentially college-bound students on admissions and financial aid processes. • Represent ISAC at college fairs, financial aid nights, conferences, and related events. • Promote programs and services offered by ISAC to communities throughout the state.