Jobs & Internships
Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) invests in women and girls as catalysts, building strong communities for all. CFW funds organizations working to solve the biggest problems facing women and girls: economic insecurity, violence, and lack of access to health care and information. In addition to grantmaking, CFW invests in developing women leaders and advocates, and brings together diverse coalitions to collaborate, share resources, and develop solutions. Since its founding in 1985, CFW has invested more than $43 million in hundreds of organizations supporting women, girls, trans, and gender nonbinary people across the Chicago region.
Open positions:
Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations:
The Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for building and
maintaining relationships with corporations and foundations to support Chicago
Foundation for Women’s mission. The Officer is an integral part of the development
team, responsible for driving revenue, cultivating new corporate and foundation
partnerships, and managing a portfolio of current corporate partners and donors.
This position will also work with Board committees to build the corporate and foundation
prospect pipeline and to identify prospective board members with strong corporate
and/or foundation relationships. To view the full description, please click here.
Program Assistant Intern:
The Program Assistant Intern will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution and
enhancement of programming for both the current cohort and alumni of Willie’s
Warriors. They will work closely with the Program Officer and other team members to
ensure the smooth operation of events, workshops, and initiatives that empower and
engage program participants. Additionally, the intern will assist in organizing and
promoting programming and larger social events that elevate the visibility and impact of
the program within the community. To view the full description, please click here.
Chicago Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. CFW is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.