Grants & Institutional Giving Manager

Description

Title: Grants & Institutional Giving Manager

Department/Team: Planning & Development

Reports to: Director of Development & Communications 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Council on Recovery is seeking an experienced Grants & Institutional Giving Manager to support institutional fundraising efforts through grant management, donor communications, and strategic fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate:

• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent follow-through
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, relationship-oriented, and comfortable engaging with donors, board members, and community stakeholders
• Critical thinker with strong emotional intelligence and discretion
• Proven experience in donor cultivation, grant writing, and fundraising communications
• Functional knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar donor management software
•  Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed for events and organizational activities
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCY CRITERIA

•  Work directly with the Director of Development & Communications to develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies for foundations, institutional funders, and corporate partners throughout the fundraising cycle
• Identify new funding opportunities and collaborate with the Director of Development & Communications, leadership, and board members to leverage relationships and connections with foundation trustees and corporate leaders
• Prepare high-quality, compelling, and accurate grant proposals and reports while managing deadlines and deliverables 
• Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports in accordance with funder requirements and deadlines
• Maintain and update a comprehensive grants pipeline, using appropriate software to track donor data activity, communications, deadlines, and other relevant information
• Participate in external meetings and engagements with foundation and corporate partners as appropriate
• Develop persuasive written appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials for a variety of fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Assist with special event fundraising as needed with written solicitations, gift procurement, and event execution
• Lead the coordination of all required grant materials through timely and effective collaboration with the development team, program staff, accounting department, board members, and leadership

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience with proven and measurable results
• 3-5 years of experience writing grants, donor solicitations, and related communications
• Experience in major gifts fundraising, securing gifts at the $100,000+ level
• Experience creating and implementing fundraising campaigns
•  Experience in relationship building and management
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder 

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. They may be supplemented as necessary; these additions are not to be construed as exhaustive.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Council on Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.