Corporate and Foundation Grants Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Corporate and Foundation Grants Manager provides comprehensive project management as it pertains to all grant applications, including but not limited to : proposal writing, data collection, and reporting to support proposals and funded grants as well as any other expertise needed to secure philanthropic support for CRI. The manager will also be responsible for supporting the execution of a comprehensive corporate fundraising strategy, consisting of philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Reports to the Director of Development.

Skills and Attributes

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as English, communications, journalism, or business.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing and grant management in a nonprofit or government agency setting.

Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Proven track record of successful grant applications.

Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities.

Knowledge of grant compliance requirements and regulations.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Google G-Suite; familiarity with Raisers Edge by Blackbaud.

Passion for and commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Areas of Responsibility

Grant Writing & Prospecting :

Write creative and compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, sponsorship proposals, impact reports, etc., while observing deadlines and following generally accepted development procedures and / or specific grantmaker guidelines.

Coordinate with the Director of Development and other CRI colleagues to conduct targeted research to identify prospective corporate and foundation donors.

Maintain and grow a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors and prospects for cultivation and solicitation through personal interaction, written solicitations, and stewardship actions that include emails, calls, letters, meetings, site visits, networking events, and other face-to-face donor activities.

Work with the Director of Development and other CRI colleagues to establish and implement systems, tools, and templates to ensure effective grant-writing processes..

Maintain accurate grant tracking, including scheduling and tracking of all grant activities, deadlines, and outcomes.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship :

Support and activate stewardship activities in coordination with the overall stewardship strategy of the development team.

Offer site visits and other hands-on experiences in coordination with program managers to deepen donor connections to CRI’s programs that maximize financial impact.

Work in collaboration with the Director of Development and other team members to shape key philanthropy-related messaging, including the annual impact reports and other collateral to demonstrate donor impact.

Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies, including collaborating with program staff to develop and present projects that align with prospect goals.

Collaborate extensively with program managers to collect information related to program demographics, data tracking, outcomes measurements, and other info as required to ensure grant proposals and reports can be written effectively and on a timely basis.

Other Duties as Assigned :

On an as-needed basis, support fellow development and communications staff to effectively share CRI’s mission and values.

Reports to : Director of Development