The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org
Overview:
The Foundation and Grants Relationship Manageri s on the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFO) team. This person will primarily focus on institutional relationships, balancing a portfolio of existing and new foundation and organization donors, along with select government funders. The Relationship Manager will steward partners through a moves management process and deepen connections to the mission of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. A successful candidate will be familiar with Chicago’s philanthropic landscape, possess strong networking skills, and have experience managing and advancing institutional partnerships, especially foundations. This role will work closely with the Director of Foundation Relations and Grants to significantly increase foundation, organization, and government revenue to support the expansion of key programs and new initiatives.