Institutional Partnerships Associate

Nourishing Hope

Institutional Partnerships Associate coordinating fundraising initiatives and managing donor relations at Nourishing Hope in Chicago. Contributing to revenue and relationship-building efforts within the community.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of 50–100 funders and prospects at the $1,000–$10,000 level, supporting cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities including proposals, agreements, impact updates, and ongoing relationship management.
Coordinate event logistics for Nourishing Hope’s annual Gala and End Hunger Social — including ticketing, vendor coordination, in-kind procurement, auction logistics, and day-of execution — as well as third-party fundraising events, virtual food drives, and peer-to-peer campaigns.
Serve as the primary point of contact for local food drives, third-party event inquiries, and community-driven fundraising opportunities, coordinating with internal logistics and operations teams to fulfill partner needs.
Draft and coordinate written materials including proposals, sponsorship requests, impact summaries, and stewardship communications in collaboration with development and program staff.
Own the stewardship of in-kind partners (food and non-food), including identifying new in-kind opportunities, coordinating with program and operations teams to align donations with organizational needs, and supporting the Young Leaders Board in coordination with the Senior Manager.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Salesforce, including pipeline tracking, meeting notes, acknowledgments, and follow-up communications.
Represent Nourishing Hope in partner meetings, community events, and fundraising activities as needed.
Support peer-to-peer fundraising efforts by assisting internal teams and external partners with online fundraising pages, toolkits, and best practices.
Perform other job-related duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective partners and interact via telephone and in person with institutional representatives.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs and Google Workspace.
Ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and complete them in a timely manner.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals.
Ability to travel locally between Nourishing Hope locations and event venues as needed.
Commitment to Nourishing Hope’s mission and an understanding of and belief in the importance of food security for all.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
Paid birthday holiday
Parental leave
Language pay (Spanish, Russian, Polish)
$250 employee referral bonus
Free subscription to mental wellness app

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Hard Skills & Tools

FundraisingProposal WritingEvent CoordinationProject ManagementDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration