Top 159 Program writer Jobs in Chicago, Il

Chief Advancement Officer
Resilience —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Customs Entry Writer
NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grants Manager
Girls in the Game —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grant Writer (Full-Time)
Chicago Center for Arts & Technology —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Marketing Content Writer
EPIC Brokers —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Writer
VSA Partners —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr. Writer, Enterprise Storytelling
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $114,700 - $194,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Editor/Science Writer
American Nuclear Society —Westmont, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Contract Senior Copywriter
The Mx Group —Chicago, IL
- $65 - $85 an hour
- Email
- Remote
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
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Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $21.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Editor/Writer, Executive & Editorial Communications
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- In-person
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Technical Writer - Revenue Cycle Innovation
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago —Streeterville, IL
- $59,280 - $96,928 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Grants Manager
Wonder Works Children's Museum —Oak Park, IL
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Work from home
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Senior Scientific Writer - CBM Lab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab —Chicago, IL
- $71,200 - $124,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school
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Proposal Writer
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $63,100 - $101,200 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Marketing
- Mid-level
Technical Writer
BATHING BRANDS INC —Wheeling, IL
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Editor, Consumer Industry
Deloitte —Chicago, IL
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Senior Editor, People Managing People
Black & White Zebra —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Recruiting
- Senior level
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Assistant Director, Grants & Contracts
Illinois Action For Children —Chicago, IL
- $77,600 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Customs Entry Writer
FNS, INC —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chief Advancement Officer

Resilience
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $100,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Teamwork
Managing marketing teams
Team supervision
Interpersonal skills
Bachelor of Science
Trauma-sensitive environment
Team development
Major gift prospect cultivation
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Online fundraising
Mentoring
Fundraising data analysis
Brand storytelling
Data analytics
Organizational skills
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Marketing analytics
CRM system proficiency
Productivity software
Strategic communications
Financial management
Donor and alumni database management
Senior leadership
Team building

Full Job Description

General Role Description

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a senior member of the leadership team accountable for all advancement functions, including fundraising, donor relations, grants, strategic partnerships, and marketing and communications. The CAO is responsible for the contributed revenue that sustains the organization’s mission, and ensures all advancement work is grounded in survivor-centered values, confidentiality, equity, and trauma-informed practice, ensuring ethical storytelling, cultural humility, and respectful engagement in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and communications. The CAO will directly engage in major gifts cultivation and key donor relationships, and will provide strategic leadership, including setting priorities and strengthening advancement infrastructure in close partnership with the Executive Director. The Director of Advancement, Marketing, & Communications (DAMC) reports to the CAO and leads day-to-day implementation of annual giving, communications, and events.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Accountability

Partner with the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee to develop long-term revenue strategies
Develop and execute a fundraising strategy incorporating major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and events aligned with organizational goals
Ensure decisions and strategies are data-driven, including the agency’s Customer Relations Management (CRM) data
Focus on new individual donor acquisition, particularly major gifts
Spearhead a planned giving program, cultivating legacy donor relationships and building infrastructure to grow this revenue stream over time
Collaborate with the DAMC to develop a grant strategy and priorities; ensure compliance, timely reporting, and strong funder relationships
Develop the advancement budget with the Executive Director and financial services staff; manage the budget, monitor fundraising metrics to ensure revenue goals are met, and report progress regularly to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee
Strengthen internal systems, donor management processes

Major Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

Lead and oversee the collaborative design of a trauma-informed stewardship framework that reinforces survivor-centered values across all giving levels
Assess and strengthen donor pipelines; create new donor pipelines, particularly major donors; and improve donor retention and stewardship systems
Partner with the Executive Director and DAMC to develop and implement a portfolio management strategy, determining the best breakdown for key staff to cultivate, solicit, and steward, including the ED, CAO, and DAMC
Monitor donor retention rates and guide strategies to strengthen long-term engagement

Community Engagement, External Relations, & Events

Set strategic direction and goals for fundraising and stewardship events based on past results, knowledge of our donor base, and current trends
Develop community engagement opportunities that educate and activate supporters, and ensure all events reflect trauma-informed design and organizational values
Partner with the ED and Leadership Team to strengthen organizational visibility
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, foundations, and corporations
Represent the organization at advocacy initiatives, community events, donor meetings, and key major donor cultivation events
Oversee volunteer fundraising engagement and give/get accountability, working with the DAMC on operational BOD and Associate Board (AB) support

Marketing & Communications Oversight

Set the strategic direction for all marketing and communications, ensuring messaging is trauma-informed and culturally responsive
Oversee impact reports using anonymized data and ethical storytelling; collaborate with program staff to gather mission-aligned content
Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and materials; approve major campaigns, media outreach, and public-facing content
Support the Executive Director in public relations and crisis communication

Team Leadership & Infrastructure

Collaborate with the Executive Director and volunteers, including the Board of Directors and Associate Board
Supervise and mentor the DAMC and support their oversight of advancement staff, contractors, and interns
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of the Engagement Manager, Communications Consultant, and Grant Writer, as needed
Foster a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff across the organization in donor awareness and mission storytelling
Participate on hiring committees as needed

Perform other duties as assigned to further the reputation and financial stability of Resilience.

Required Qualifications

Ten or more years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement
High emotional intelligence and cultural humility, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities and donors with sensitivity
Demonstrated success securing major gifts and managing donor relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated trauma-informed communication and ethical storytelling in a donor-facing context, including proposal writing and impact storytelling
Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills with a record of managing complex, multi-year advancement plans
Experience with marketing or communications strategy
Proficiency with donor CRM systems, development analytics, online fundraising platforms, and standard office and communications software
Experience in collaborative leadership and team development, including mentoring staff and managing advancement teams or consultants
Ability to work effectively in a small, mission-driven, trauma-informed organization
Budget development and management experience
Minimum five years of supervisory experience
BA/BS (or equivalent experience) in business, nonprofit management, marketing, or similar field

Organizational Requirements

Exceptional executive functioning skills
Adaptability, conscientiousness, and reliability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to give and receive honest, constructive feedback
Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as in a team environment that includes cross-department coordination
Passion for Resilience's mission required
Flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Completion of minimum 40-hours of sexual assault training within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

GiveSmart experience a plus
Knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community highly desired
Understanding of sexual assault and violence, gender-based violence, women's issues, human rights issues, and trauma-informed approaches

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60611

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