Manager of Institutional Giving

Why Join Concordia Place?

Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!

Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.

Our Guiding Principles

• Faith in Action
• A Place of Yes
• A Place for All
• A Place of One
• A Place of Excellence

Overview

The Manager of Institutional Giving reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing and leads institutional giving from prospect research and funding strategy through proposal development, award management and compliance, reporting, and funder stewardship. The manager also oversees philanthropy database operations and coordinates the organization’s volunteer engagement program.