Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

Position Overview:

BGCSM is seeking a highly organized, deadline-driven team player working with the Advancement Team to maximize grants from private foundations, corporate giving programs/foundations, and federal/state/municipal funding opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager will maintain a rigorous calendar of funder proposal deadlines and reports that drive grant revenue to support general operations, programs, and special initiatives.

Essential responsibilities:

Proposal and Report Writing – 50%

• Responsible for drafting all federal and non-federal grant proposals, developing narratives in line with the organization’s program descriptions and objectives
• Develop grant budgets, in collaboration with Finance
• Coordinate letters of support and other supplemental materials, as required by the funder

Funder Research & Relationship Development – 20%

• Serves as primary relationship manager for foundations (outside of large, strategic relationships with CEO) to make sure funders are invited to events, receive stewardship communications relevant to their grant funds, and stay engaged with the organization between grant reports and new grant requests.
• Initiate an ongoing cycle of prospect research to identify new funders and grant opportunities for private foundations and corporate foundations.

Grant Award Management – 20%

• In collaboration with Program and Finance staff, ensure that grant deliverables are being tracked and met in accordance with the grant award
• Conduct regular check-ins with appropriate staff to review current and upcoming proposal and report deadlines

Administration, Systems, and Processes – 10%

• Responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate grant calendar of upcoming deadlines, in accordance with the organization’s systems and processes
• Position will debrief contact reports, documenting them appropriately in the organization’s constituent relationship management software
• Work with the Finance team and Advancement Coordinator to assure that grant budgets, purchases, and reimbursements requirements are properly documented and tracked.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, communications, public relations or another related field.
• Proven experience in securing corporate and foundation funding, including grant writing and stewardship.
• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills.
• Strategic planning abilities with a track record of meeting revenue goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate impact effectively.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) and grant tracking tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising trends and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices.

Work Environment including physical requirements:

• Office and educational/classroom environment
• Must be able to lift, carry, reach, bend, push or pull up to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facility and lead members to safety in an emergency.
• Must be able to sit and engage in prolonged computer use of at least 4 hours per day.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($60-$65k)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Up to 17 PTO day, 5 Maine Earned Paid Leave and 12 paid holidays within first 2 years of employment; Increased PTO based on length of service.
• 401k retirement plan with up to 6% match upon completion of eligibility requirements.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to hr@bgcmaine.org. Please include job title in the subject line.

The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our mission to empower youth in our community.

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (BGCSM) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The organization has been providing youth development programs for more than 100 years. The Clubhouses are safe places to learn, have fun and develop skills and interests that last a lifetime.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods to balance workloads.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000