JOB OPENINGS
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.
Bilingual (Spanish) Social Services Coordinator (Full-Time)
Common Pantry
Date Posted: 3/31/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $47,840 per year
The Bilingual Social Services Coordinator will work with the Social Services Program Manager to provide direct supportive services and targeted referrals to clients of Common Pantry. They will also assist with home delivery program operations. This will be a full-time position paying $23/hr for 40 hours a week for an annual salary of $47,840 plus an annual health stipend of $2600. Must be available standard working hours, and once a month, Saturdays and potentially Wednesday evenings. Must speak fluent Spanish. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance option, 401k contribution after 6 months, and opportunities for professional development.
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.
Bilingual Social Services Coordinator (Full-Time)
Common Pantry
Date Posted: 3/26/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $47,840 per year
The Bilingual Social Services Coordinator will work with the Social Services Program Manager to provide direct supportive services and targeted referrals to clients of Common Pantry. They will also assist with home delivery program operations. This will be a full-time position paying $23/hr for 40 hours a week for an annual salary of $47,840 plus an annual health stipend of $2600. Must be available standard working hours, and once a month Saturdays and potential Wednesday evenings. Must speak fluent Spanish. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, health insurance option, 401k contribution after 6 months, and opportunities for professional development.
Director of Individual Giving (Full-Time Hybrid)
Latino Policy Forum
Date Posted: 3/24/2026
Last Day To Apply: 5/1/2026
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000 per year
The Forum is expanding its development department to support its growing fundraising efforts. The Development Manager is a crucial member of the Development team, working alongside the CEO, Director of Individual Giving, and Associate Director of Development to strengthen the organization’s fundraising strategies and operations. This role supports key aspects of the Forum’s development work, with a focus on grants management, event coordination, prospect research, and donor stewardship. Key responsibilities include managing data and timelines for grant proposals and reports, supporting logistics for fundraising and stewardship events, conducting research on prospective funders and donors, and ensuring timely and personalized stewardship of supporters. The Development Manager will also maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce, generate reports to inform fundraising strategy, and provide coordination support to the Associate Board.
Data and Operations Specialist (Full-Time Hybrid)
ACLU of Illinois
Date Posted: 3/23/2026
Last Day To Apply: 4/30/2026
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
The ACLU of Illinois seeks a Data and Operations Specialist, eager to join our ambitious, collaborative Philanthropy and Engagement (P&E) team and play a key role in stewarding our donors during an important time for our organization and our country. The person in this position will meticulously enter gifts from a variety of funding sources and produce personalized acknowledgement letters for donors of all giving levels. They will liaise regularly with the ACLU of Illinois’ Finance department, working together to reconcile fundraising revenue on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. The Data and Operations Specialist will maintain a high standard of data integrity, updating supporter contact information and other preferences on a regular basis. This work will influence their ability to pull accurate, impactful reports, which enhance the P&E team’s work to cultivate current donors and prospects and engage ACLU supporters of all affiliations across the state.
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Shorefront Legacy Center
Date Posted: 3/19/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $25 per hour
A strong (and highly flexible) administrator who will work closely with the Executive Director and other team members to support the day-to-day functioning of a small, collaborative organization. This position performs clerical tasks, manages schedules, answers phones, orders supplies etc. in a community-based organization that focuses on relationships & community building.
Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer (Full-Time Hybrid)
American Red Cross
Date Posted: 3/18/2026
Last Day To Apply: 4/28/2026
Salary: $86,000 = $100,000 per year
We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Senior Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual donors in the Chicago area and to serve our mission.  In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This position is part of the development team who support the work within the Illinois region and will report to a Director of Development. The position plays an integral role in leading the North Shore and Lake County donor engagement strategy. This is a hybrid role where you will meet with donors in person throughout the area, work in our Chicago office multiple times a month and work remotely.
AV Digital Producer (Full-Time)
Second Unitarian Church
Date Posted: 3/17/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $25 per hour
The AV Digital Producer will ensure all Sunday service technology needs are executed with excellence, supporting both in-person and online worship. Responsibilities include setting up microphones, operating the PTZ camera and GO Stream system, optimizing sanctuary sound, managing the Zoom components of hybrid services, editing and posting recorded services to YouTube, and providing support for occasional special events at the church. Maintain training and documentation with the volunteer team.
Operations Coordinator (Full-Time)
New Moms
Date Posted: 3/11/2026
Last Day To Apply: 4/30/2026
Salary: $49,000 - $50,000 per year
The Operations Coordinator helps to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of our candle manufacturing operations. This role works closely with the Operations Manager and collaborates daily with Training and Production Assistants to meet production and quality goals while supporting the success of program participants. The Operations Coordinator plays an important role in maintaining a productive manufacturing environment while modeling the standards and values of the Bright Endeavors job training program. This position blends hands-on production leadership, quality assurance, and collaboration with program staff to ensure participants gain meaningful work experience while meeting operational goals. This position is located at Bright Endeavors in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Career Coach (Full-Time)
New Moms
Date Posted: 3/11/2026
Last Day To Apply: 4/30/2026
Salary: $49,000 - $50,000 per year
The Career Coach is a key member of the Workforce Development team, providing individualized coaching to young moms in the program. This role helps participants maximize training, coaching, and job placement opportunities while addressing barriers to long-term employment and family well-being. This position is based primarily at Bright Endeavors in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Executive Director (Full-Time Hybrid)
Illinois Venezuelan Alliance
Date Posted: 3/6/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $70,000 per year
The Illinois Venezuelan Alliance (IVA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Venezuelan immigrants and families across Illinois. We provide education, cultural programming, and community support, and pathways to economic stability, all while celebrating the rich heritage of the Venezuelan community. We are entering an exciting period of growth and seeking a visionary, relationship-driven Executive Director to lead us into our next chapter. IVA’s Executive Director will serve as the organization’s strategic and operational leader. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a rapidly expanding nonprofit that plays a key role in supporting newcomer families across Illinois. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), collaborative, mission-driven leader who thrives in a community-centered work and is ready to grow a small organization into a strong, sustainable institution.
Intake & Program Support Associate (Full-Time Hybrid)
Public Interest Law Initiative
Date Posted: 3/6/2026
Last Day To Apply: 3/21/2026
Salary: $50,000 per year
Help Connect People to Legal Help: Join PILI as an Intake & Program Support Associate. The Public Interest Law Initiative is seeking a full-time Intake & Program Support Associate to help connect individuals and families with the legal assistance they need. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this hybrid position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, organizing information, and supporting meaningful programs that expand access to justice. You’ll be a key member of PILI’s Programs Team, supporting our statewide Pro Bono Program, which connects volunteer attorneys with people who cannot afford legal representation.
Client Project Coordinator – Nonprofit Fundraising (Part-Time Remote)
Nonprofit Fundraising Management
Date Posted: 3/5/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $25 - $30 per hour
Nonprofit Fundraising Management (NFM) is looking for a highly organized, mission-driven professional to help coordinate fundraising projects for African American churches and nonprofits across the U.S. This role supports client services, project timelines, and internal coordination to help our clients expand their impact in their communities. You'll work with a collaborative, remote team supporting organizations that serve and uplift communities through faith and service.
Finance Manager (Full-Time Hybrid)
New Moms/Bright Endeavors
Date Posted: 3/3/2026
Last Day To Apply: 4/30/2026
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Bright Endeavors, the social enterprise of New Moms, is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager to ensure the financial health and accountability of our growing organization. This role plays a key part in managing financial operations, supporting earned revenue reporting (including Medicaid and consulting services), and providing leadership with clear financial insights that support sustainable business practices and workforce development outcomes. You’ll work closely with the Bright Endeavors team in East Garfield Park and also spend time at our main office in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago.
Communications Specialist (Full-Time Hybrid)
OPENLANDS
Date Posted: 3/1/2026
Last Day To Apply: 3/31/2026
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year
The Communications Specialist is a key member of the External Affairs function at Openlands, responsible for executing day-to-day communications activities across digital platforms and supporting donor and corporate engagement initiatives. This role focuses on social media management, website updates, email marketing, and storytelling that amplifies Openlands’ mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist works closely with the Public Relations Specialist, Development, and Programmatic Teams to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality content delivery. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position requiring occasional evening and weekend work for events.
Director of Major and Planned Giving (Full-Time)
Newberry Library
Date Posted: 2/26/2026
Last Day To Apply: N/A
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 per year
Reporting to the Vice President for Development, the Director of Major and Planned Giving will play a central role in advancing the Newberry’s mission by building strong, meaningful relationships with donors who are passionate about the humanities and public access to knowledge. This is a highly collaborative, forward-looking role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives on partnership, strategic thinking, and purpose-driven work. In addition to building a program to secure major and planned gifts from individuals to the Newberry Library, the Director supports successful current fundraising efforts and works to increase their productivity, develops new fundraising strategies and initiatives on an ongoing basis, and plays a plays a key role in ensuring that the overall fundraising goals of the Library are achieved each year. The Director supervises the Fundraising Campaign Manager.
Director, Special Events (Full-Time)
Special Olympics Illinois
Date Posted: 2/16/2026
Last Day To Apply: 3/23/26
Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year
In partnership with the Senior Director, Development, the Director, Special Events will work to further fundraising event strategy throughout the organization and manage key event partnerships to drive revenue. This role blends operational leadership (event planning, logistics, team management) with direct accountability for event-driven revenue, donor engagement, and sponsorship growth.
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.