Manager of Grants, Fundraising, and Giving - Non-profit

Job Description

Job DescriptionPostion: Manager of Grants, Fundraising, and Giving - Non-profitReports to: Executive DirectorStatus: Full Time, ExemptHours: Monday – Friday with occasional nights and weekends requiredCommittees: Development, any ad hoc event committeesOverviewA full-time position reporting to the Executive Director, The position of 'Development Manager' plays a key role in all fundraising projects and programs, collaborates on external communications, and events. Individual Giving Responsibilities

• Works with the Executive Director and Communications Specialist to create and implement annual development plan, create a budget, and achieve defined financial goals.
• Manage all fundraising activities including, annual fund, major gifts, grants and special events.
• Manage a portfolio of donors; including donor relations, cultivation, communications and donor recognition.
• Manages relationships with corporate partners/sponsors.
• Oversees all aspects of grants; including grant research, writing/editing, tracking. Key function is preparing Development reports to the Board of Directors.
• Leads major donor solicitation effort working with Executive Director to solicit and maintain a portfolio of donors.
• Oversees the Communications Specialist, providing guidance and structure to all communication efforts, including print materials, social media, online campaigns, and community messaging.

Grant Seeking Responsibilities

• Manage research and submission of grant proposals and letters of intent.
• Coordinate the review, finalization and execution of grant documents.
• Oversees all aspects of grant fundraising including grant research, writing/editing grant applications and proposals, tracking, and reporting.
• Improve and maintain internal processes and schedules related to development of funding proposals.

Corporate Relations & Fundraising Responsibilities

• With the Executive Director, strategize the direction and growth of corporate fundraising.
• Cultivate, steward, solicit, and maintain relationships and volunteer opportunities with corporate groups.
• Design and implement an effective corporate donor stewardship program.
• Develop, in collaboration with the House Operations Manager, volunteer communication strategies and impact with corporate volunteer groups.
• Maintain relationships with group/corporate volunteers, always with the Development lens, i.e. all volunteers are prospects.

Administration

1. Attends weekly staff meeting.
2. Attends trainings or workshops as necessary.
3. Keeps accurate records to maintain integrity of donor database.
4. Maintains current knowledge of fundraising trends and best practices.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to represent JW House and maintain good relations with donors, grantors, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to establish relationships with foundation, corporate, and major individual donors.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Database experience desirable and knowledge of Bloomerang a plus.
• Experience with volunteer management a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish also a plus.

Benefits:This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Other offerings include medical, vision, life, and short term + long term disability insurance, and 401k.SalaryCommensurate with experience.