Corporate Foundation Advancement Manager

Position Summary

The Corporate Foundations Advancement Manager is responsible for developing and managing relationships with corporate partners and foundations to secure funding and support for the organization's healthcare initiatives. This role involves identifying potential donors, crafting compelling proposals, and ensuring effective stewardship of existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and Development:
  • Lead efforts to solicit major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and donations from corporate and foundation sources
  • Develop and implement strategies to secure funding from corporate partners and foundations of $1.5-2M annually and determine avenues to drive growth
  • Identify and research potential corporate and foundation donors
  • Prepare and submit grant proposals and funding requests
  • Manage the grant application process, including writing, submission, and reporting
• Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate and foundation donors
  • Cookordinate site visits, meetings, and presentations with potential and existing donors
  • Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and meetings to identify new funding opportunities, cultivate relationships, and promote the organization's work
  • Ensure timely and appropriate donor recognition and stewardship
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborate with leadership to create annual fundraising plans
  • Maintain and enhance collaborative relationships with Versiti Blood Research Institute Foundation, Board members, benefactors, and Versiti team members
  • Works as a partner with researchers and team members on a variety of fundraising initiatives
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Develop compelling narratives and case statements to support funding requests
  • Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities and outcomes
  • Communicate the impact of donations to donors through newsletters, reports, and other materials
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with programmatic teams to create compelling funding proposals and grant applications that align with the interests and priorities of corporate and foundation donors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Non-profit management, communications, public relations, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Proven track record of securing significant grants and corporate donations.
• 1-3 years Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations within the non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of IRS regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; Ability to work collaboratively with a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively about fundraising opportunities.
• Passion for the healthcare sector and the mission of the organization.
• Drivers License - Endorsement P (Passenger) within 30 Days required.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive - CFRE International desired.
• Raiser's Edge Fundraising Software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.