Foundation Relations Manager

Position Overview

The Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for all areas of philanthropic grant and donor proposal development including identifying funding sources, developing proposals, providing technical support and training for proposal development, budget development and maintaining grant files. This position is responsible for compliance and reporting for all awarded grants through the Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation development team and college-wide units.

What you will be doing

• Researches grant opportunities and reviews proposal summaries developed by College staff for content and feasibility, evaluates the likelihood of success of the proposal, and assists in finding grant opportunities for potential funding
• Reviews data and relevant information from request for proposal (RFP) documents, using the internet, databases to support grant proposal development and College staff
• Develops grant outline, compliance matrix and grant schedule
• Develops grant proposals and donor proposals
• Provides technical assistance to project developers, including the coordination of grant writing team meetings, and edits and revises grant applications
• SUBMIT GRANT PROPOSALS
• Enters and maintains grant information in a database system
• Collaborates with College personnel to determine funding objectives
• Maintains proposal matrix and keeps past performance information up-to-date
• Maintains quality results by using templates, following proposal writing standards including readability, consistency and tone
• Maintains proposal support databases
• COORDINATES REPORTING, AUDIT RESPONSES, AND OTHER GRANT‐RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESSES
• PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE FOUNDATION TREASURY MANAGER IN THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS THEY AFFECT THE ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT PROJECTS
• COORDINATES REGULAR MONITORING MEETINGS TO REVIEW FISCAL AND PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROJECT MANAGERS TO ADJUST SPENDING
• DEVELOPS MATERIALS AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND OVERSIGHT TO FACILITATE THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY GRANTORS
• NEGOTIATES AWARDS, NO COST EXTENSIONS, CARRY‐OVER OF FUNDS, CHANGES IN KEY PERSONNEL, AND OTHER PROJECT MODIFICATIONS
• ENSURES COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING WITH FUNDER REQUIREMENTS
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience or; Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and seven (7) years of experience
• Experience must include verifiable successful experience in technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copy writing, grant writing or equivalent written communication format
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and organizational skills
• Excellent writing skills with strong ability to summarize data concisely
• Knowledge of foundation and corporate funding sources and mechanisms
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise
• Ability to provide database management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications
• Working knowledge of grants monitoring, compliance or internal auditing
• Expert knowledge of grant writing development
• Ability to demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to provide database management skills
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

• The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.