Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Join a purpose-driven team working to end hunger and tackle its root causes through community partnerships, advocacy, and direct food distribution. Every role contributes to a powerful mission that helps provide millions of meals annually to individuals and families in need. Be part of a movement creating lasting change by increasing access to nutritious food and building a healthier, more equitable future for all.

As the Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, you will lead the organization’s institutional fundraising strategy, driving significant growth in higher-level and multi-year corporate and foundation revenue in alignment with the strategic plan. You will oversee a dynamic portfolio of corporate and foundation partners, guiding strategy across cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, while advancing holistic corporate engagement and co-designed foundation partnerships.

In close partnership with the CPO, CEO, and cross-functional leaders, you will leverage data-informed portfolio management and enterprise collaboration to strengthen relationships, expand sustainable revenue streams, and accelerate long-term impact.

• Co-lead multi-year institutional revenue strategy and annual plans with CPO; set targets focused on upgraded and multi-year gifts
• Translate organizational priorities into compelling institutional funding opportunities aligned with overall growth goals
• Manage a select portfolio of high-value corporate and foundation partners; secure six- and seven-figure gifts
• Identify emerging funding trends and partnership models to diversify and expand revenue streams
• Prioritize top donors and prospects; strategically engage CPO and CEO to deepen relationships
• Lead complex, multi-year proposals, sponsor ships, and grants aligned with impact, enterprise priorities, and budget needs
• Lead and coach Directors of Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations & Grants; provide skip-level oversight to an eight-member team
• Foster a high-performing, data-driven, relationship-centered culture with shared accountability across Development
• Partner with Prospect Development to optimize portfolios, strengthen pipeline health, and leverage analytics for forecasting
• Ensure effective use of Stratus
  
  LIVE for tracking, reporting, dashboards, and strong portfolio hygiene
• Monitor KPIs, revenue projections, and portfolio performance; advise CPO, senior leadership, and Finance on forecasting and budgeting
• Partner with Donor Engagement to build integrated 360° corporate strategies
• Develop multi-year account plans for top corporate partners; host briefings and convenings
• Elevate foundation engagement through co-design sessions, site visits, advocacy briefings, and cross-sector convenings
• Ensure institutional materials are modular, on-brand, and impact-driven; maintain a shared, customizable library to streamline frontline efforts

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in institutional fundraising and grants management
• Proven success securing and growing six- and seven-figure gifts
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing complex, multi-year corporate and foundation partnerships
• Strong expertise in fundraising analytics, CRM systems (e.g., Stratus
  
  LIVE), pipeline management, and data-driven forecasting
• Knowledge of Chicago’s corporate and foundation landscape; familiarity with food security or human services preferred
• Proven cross-functional collaborator with executive presence and strong influence skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex qualitative and quantitative information clearly
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strategic, enterprise-minded leader with strong planning, prioritization, and performance management capabilities
• Relationship-centered fundraiser and coach with compelling proposal development and storytelling skills
• Data-driven, results-oriented manager who drives KPIs, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered philanthropy

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid Thrive Pass lifestyle and wellness benefit program