Job Title: Foundation & Corporate Engagement Specialist

Job location: Chicago, IL (on-site or hybrid)

Position: Full-time 

Reports to: Head of Fundraising Dept

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

JOB SUMMARY

The Foundation & Corporate Engagement Specialist is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing financial support from foundations, corporations, family trusts, businesses, and other mission-aligned organizations to support our medical relief programs. This role focuses on relationship-building, partnership development, and sponsorship outreach — with the goal of creating lasting, meaningful collaborations that advance the organization’s mission.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Development & Fundraising

• Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate partners and private foundations aligned with MedGlobal mission.
• Develop and pitch customized sponsorship packages for corporate partners.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners and track engagement.

• Serve as primary relationship manager for corporate and foundation partners.
• Design and implement creative engagement opportunities with the help of MedGlobal team (employee giving, volunteer programs, cause marketing, symposia, conference, trips).
• Represent MedGlobal at networking events, conferences, and donor meetings.
• Organize site visits and partnership cultivation events.
• Collaborate and work closely with the MedGlobal team (Grants, fundraising, communication, programs) to translate engagement into funding opportunities based on MedGlobal priorities and needs.

• Expand MedGlobal visibility within Chicago's philanthropic and corporate communities.
• Leverage professional networks to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Engage with business associations, corporate giving councils, and affinity groups.
• Develop and execute donor recognition strategies.

• Support MedGlobal Humanitarian Faith Initiative and other strategic initiatives that partner with corporate and foundation through visibility, engagement, and collaboration.
• Recruit and oversee interns to support engagement, initiatives and campaigns.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or partnership management.
• Proven ability to build relationships and secure support from corporate or foundation partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong research, planning, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the philanthropic and corporate landscape in Chicago is a plus.
• Passion for humanitarian work and global health equity.

• This position is based out of Chicago, IL.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend events and meetings.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.

We encourage you to apply and be part of this impactful opportunity!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early for greater chance to be considered. The advertisement will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected.