Program Officer, Philanthropy Chicago, IL

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department: Program Officer, Philanthropy/Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion, and Social Impact

The Program Officer, Philanthropy facilitates Foundation grants cycles by answering general inquiries, application reviews and collecting additional documentation. Participate in reviewing grant proposals for funding from non-profit organizations alongside program officers and assists in preparing Foundation Board deck.  Assists the team in managing corporate programs, such as Achieving Greater Together, High School Internship Program, Grantee Forum logistics, updates Corporate Philanthropy Global SharePoint sites. Supports the creation of philanthropic communications content for internal and external channels (social media, NT.com, Philanthropic Impact Report, Anchor Point).

The key responsibilities of the role include:
• Participates in reviewing proposals for funding from non-profit organizations under the direction of other program officers and assists them in preparing Foundation Board deck
• Facilitates Foundation grants cycles by answering general inquiries, application reviews and collecting additional documentation
• Runs and creates formal funding history reports from our philanthropy database 
• Assists the team in managing corporate programs, such as High School Internship Programs, Grantee Forum logistics, updates Corporate Philanthropy Global SharePoint sites and Achieving Greater Together volunteerism and committee meetings.
• Assists in the Coordination of Achieving Greater Together global campaign under the direction of the Global Volunteerism Lead and provides support for executive bespoke volunteer events
• Uses volunteer management system, including reviewing and approving volunteer event submissions, setting up events, pulling reports, and assisting other partners on utilizing the system
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information for reports and presentations
• Supports the creation of philanthropic communications content for internal and external channels (social media, NT.com, Philanthropic Impact Report, Anchor Point)
• Additional duties: Special event support, processes department invoices and charitable donation payments, monitors and manages general correspondence, performs related duties and assignments as required

 

Skills/Qualifications:
• 2 years experience in either non-profit organization, community relations, or in the philanthropic sector
• Knowledge of philanthropy, non-profit community and fund-raising process. 
• Knowledge of software used to record information and prepare reports. 
• Excellent communication skills to interact with outside organizations.

Working Model: Hybrid (## LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range:

$61,500 - 98,300 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us: 

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. ## MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

  

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.