Development Officer

Growing Home Inc. • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations & External Affairs (DOEA), the Development Officer (DO) will support fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and external communications for Growing Home (GH). The DO will play a key role in advancing GH’s resource development strategy by coordinating campaigns, managing donor communications, and assisting with sponsorship and event outreach. In addition, the DO will oversee marketing and communication efforts to elevate GH’s visibility, including social media, newsletters, and promotional materials. The DO will collaborate with program staff to highlight participant stories and organizational impact, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across platforms. The DO will also work closely with the DOEA to keep GH’s Board of Directors informed of fundraising progress, marketing initiatives, and communication strategies. This role is integral to strengthening GH’s relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community while supporting the organization’s long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• 5+ years in nonprofit development/communications.
• Strong grant writing and reporting experience.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask and record processes efficiently
• Marketing and communications experience

Responsibilities

• Lead grant writing strategy and oversee applications, reports, letters of support (LOI)
• Manage donor communications, newsletters, and public relations.
• Coordinate with program staff to align messaging with organizational goals.
• Prospect grants
• Assist with all major events hosted by Growing Home (COC/COI/Garden Club celebration, Annual Benefit, Urban Ag Crawl, Year End Appeal)
• Maintain finance reports and drive utilizing Grants process protocol
• Create quarterly reports to share with the board

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed