Philanthropy and Grants Associate

Philanthropy and Grants Associate

Club Support Center - Chicago, IL 60612

Salary Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree (Bachelors) Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Marketing

The Philanthropy and Grants Associate plays a key role in advancing the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) by supporting all aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, this position is responsible for managing and supporting relationships with current and prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders.

The Associate leads written fundraising efforts, including proposals, grant reports, and stewardship communication. This role collaborates closely with the Advancement and Club Operations teams to identify funding needs, develop compelling funding requests, and communicate the impact of donor support through both quantitative and qualitative reporting. The position also supports corporate and foundation partner engagement activities and events to ensure an exceptional donor experience and maximize fundraising outcomes.

Fund Development & Relationship Management

• Identify, research, qualify, and prioritize prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and government funding partners.
• Cultivate and solicit prospective funders through customized proposals, letters of interest, and stewardship communications.
• Manage moves management strategies for current and prospective partners to build and sustain meaningful relationships.
• Oversee corporate and foundation renewals, developing innovative opportunities to deepen donor engagement.

Proposal Development & Grant Management

• Lead and prioritize written fundraising communications, including grant proposals, reports, stewardship updates, and letters.
• Develop compelling and creative corporate partnership proposals aligned with each partner's corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
• Track grants, projects, deadlines, and new funding opportunities to ensure timely submissions and reporting.
• Collaborate with BGCA and local Club staff to gather programmatic data and marketing deliverables required by funders.

Revenue Tracking & Reporting

• Track year-to-date and month-to-date corporate and foundation revenue.
• Monitor the corporate partnership pipeline and identify potential risks to achieving annual revenue goals.
• Prepare written and oral reports for internal and external stakeholders, including board members, donors, prospects, volunteers, and community partners.

Events, Engagement & Special Initiatives

• Support corporate engagement activities and special events in coordination with the Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations and the Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations.
• Provide support for in-kind donation initiatives such as the Holiday Gift Drive, Back-to-School Drive, and other corporate or foundation-led efforts.
• Support Board Development Committee initiatives focused on corporate partnerships and fundraising growth.

Work Schedule & Availability

• Primarily a weekday, daytime position.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required to support fundraising events, donor engagements, and special initiatives.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Health Coverage:
  Includes health, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family have access to essential care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays, to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Plan:
  Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
• Life Insurance:
  Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
• Retirement plan:
  The 401(k) plan including employer contributions after 1 year of service.
• Professional Development:
  Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
• Workplace Culture:
  We foster a supportive and inclusive environment…