The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (RLD) is actively seeking a Grants Manager to help drive our mission of improving the lives of Chicagoland families, veterans, and entrepreneurs through innovative, data-driven philanthropy. In this Chicago-based, full-time position, our Grants Manager responsibilities will include: ??Oversight of the entire grants process, from proposal to payment. ??Implementation and management of grantmaking technology systems. ??Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about creating efficient, transparent, and inclusive grant making processes. This truly is an exciting opportunity to help build foundational practices for a newly operational foundation, helping solve tough social challenges with passion and creativity. If this sounds like a good fit for you or someone in your network, we invite you to take a closer look at the role and application details here. https://lnkd.in/gjqVsnpw #PhilanthropyJobs #GrantsManagement #ChicagoCareers

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (RLD) is hiring for the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer. RLD is a mission-driven foundation dedicated to addressing complex social challenges with bold vision and thoughtful action. Rooted in the Chicago region, our work is focused on improving the lives of families and veterans and fosters entrepreneurial opportunities through data-driven, collaborative philanthropy. ABOUT THE ROLE The CFO will serve as RLD's top financial leader, with responsibilities that include: ?? Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls. ?? Leading investment oversight for the Foundation's portfolio in collaboration with external advisors. ?? Crafting a long-term financial strategy that maximizes philanthropic impact. ?? Building and managing a talented finance team, including a Controller and Grants Manager. The ideal candidate will bring financial expertise, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to advancing the Foundation's future of innovation and impact. This role offers an opportunity to design and implement a financial strategy that drives meaningful social outcomes. Please https://lnkd.in/gGsJAQDs for the full job description and application details. #LeadershipOpportunity #Philanthropy #Finance #CFOHiring

Thrilled to welcome the first five members of our team to the Richard L. Duchossois Foundation. Each brings unique talents and expertise, blended with a shared passion and commitment to the RLDF mission of empowering Chicago communities, fostering innovation, and driving meaningful change through data-informed initiatives. Please join us in welcoming: ?? Deanna Love – Program Director, Veterans ?? Molly Baltman-Leonard – Program Director, Strong Families ?? Niharika Hanglem – Program Director, Entrepreneurs ?? Richard Carder – Director, Data Strategies and Insights ?? Katie Rutkowski – Director, Executive Operations Based in Chicago and led by our founding Executive Director Paul Sznewajs, the RLD Foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans, strengthening families, and empowering entrepreneurs to create lasting impact in our city and beyond. Through collaboration, leadership, and listening, we seek to help build a brighter, more inclusive future. Here's to the incredible work ahead! ?? #WelcomeToTheTeam #RLDFoundation #MakingADifference #EmpoweringChicago #CommunityImpact

This Thanksgiving and every day, we are profoundly grateful for the incredible organizations across Chicagoland that inspire and uplift our communities. Your unwavering dedication to fostering growth, empowerment, and opportunity helps our neighborhoods thrive and build a brighter, stronger future for everyone. Thank you for making a positive difference. ?? From our RLD family to yours, we wish you a warm, joyful, and gratitude-filled holiday.

On this Veteran's Day and every day, the RLD Foundation honors the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served.

#RLDidYouKnow - During World War II, Mr. Duchossois served in five European Tours, including at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, where he commanded the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion of the United States Army. For that heroic service, as well as his support for the National WWII Museum and his fellow veterans, received the American Spirit Award in 2021 – the Museum's highest honor.

The core values of the Richard L. Duchossois Foundation (RLDF) reflect the guiding principles of Richard L. Duchossois himself. Among these values is collaboration; a signature focus of his lifelong mission of building and creating for the benefit of communities and individuals. As Mr. Duchossois once said: "You take on the personality of your leaders. I believe that. You don't try to do it—it just happens." This emphasis on self-aware leadership highlights his belief in the power of bringing people together to achieve lasting change. RLDF is committed to supporting veterans, families, and entrepreneurs by taking a data-driven and collaborative approach to philanthropy, a tribute to Mr. Duchossois' commitment to using new ideas and methodologies to tackle complex social challenges.

Though he would likely prefer we not make a big fuss about it, October 7th is a special day here at RLDF; on this day in 1921, Mr. Duchossois was born in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago's South Side. In the century that followed, RLD positively influenced countless people and places, leaving a legacy that continues to strengthen our communities today and well into the future. Happy birthday Mr. D. We are forever grateful for your leadership and service. ?? See just one way Mr. Duchossios 99th was celebrated here: https://lnkd.in/gVmRrUUe

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation seeks a big-picture subject matter expert to help us further define a long-term giving strategy in support of veterans and their families in greater Chicago. If you're the collaborative visionary who can balance analysis with doing, and are ready to help provide essential services for those in need, we encourage you to apply. https://lnkd.in/gBgar3VH

The Richard L. Duchossois Foundation seeks a committed, highly communicative, experienced subject-matter expert to help us craft and define our giving strategy in support of families in greater Chicago. Using a three-fold strategy focused on children, adults, and financial well-being, we aim to support the whole household. View the full job description, qualifications, and our commitment to DEI and EEO today: https://lnkd.in/gMvH2YU4