Individual Giving Associate

Nourishing Hope•Chicago, IL

2d•$23 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Nourishing Hope is a Chicago nonprofit working to end food hunger and address its root causes. Founded in 1970, we have evolved from a traditional food pantry into a comprehensive organization providing nutritious food, social services, and mental health support to individuals and families across Chicago. We support the whole person with with respect, dignity, and compassion through: Five food access programs providing monthly groceries—including fresh produce, protein, grains, canned goods and other pantry staples—plus Bonus distributions offering additional food throughout the month. Home delivery for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities. Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need. Each year, Nourishing Hope provides nutritious food and essential support to tens of thousands of Chicagoans. In 2025, we distributed more than 6 million pounds of food, served 50,000 neighbors, and provided more than 7,000 social services, including over 3,400 free mental health counseling sessions. When you join Nourishing Hope, you become part of a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthening our Chicago communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years of fundraising experience
Experience with Google suite, Microsoft Office programs and use of relational databases such as Salesforce and online fundraising portals.
High level of attention to detail and emotional intelligence.
Excellent oral and written communication and persuasion skills.
Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques.
Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors and interact via telephone and in person with large groups and donor/family representatives.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and manage up accordingly.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in individual giving
Demonstrated record of success in executing on an individual giving plan

Responsibilities

Support the Manager of Individual Giving in identifying strategies to grow overall individual giving revenue.
Schedule and host donor tours and visits with appropriate teammates, including Director of Individual Giving, as a means to engage and meet personally with the organization’s donors.
Support the Manager of Individual Giving with the moves management process for grassroots donors and manage a small portfolio of lapsed mid-level supporters.
Assist Manager of Individual Giving with recurring giving program which accounts for $468K + in annual revenue.
Within the assigned portfolio, lead, research and identify new and existing prospects for the annual fund.