Fund Development Manager

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • a. Design and lead a diversified fundraising strategy aligned with TIC's organizational structure, in consultation with the Executive Director.
  • b. Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify and cultivate key funding relationships.
  • c. Support Executive Director in partnership meetings, strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.
  • d. Oversee and optimize all fundraising and sponsorship grant processes and procedures, including implementing SOPs, guides, and processes to improve internal operations.
  • e. Works with the Finance Director to ensure compliance with grant and contract rules and regulations and reporting requirements.
• Grant Writing & Institutional Fundraising
  • a. Write and submit compelling grant proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and government funders.
  • b. Manage relationships with funders and oversee compliance and stewardship.
• Major Donor Cultivation
  • a. Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic partners.
  • b. Build and manage a personal portfolio of top prospective donors.
• Communications & Representation
  • a. Develop tailored pitch decks, one-pagers, collateral, and cases for support.
  • b. Represent TIC, or support TIC representation, at high-level meetings and philanthropic convenings.
  • c. Guide follow up communications with prospective funders.
• Internal Coordination
  • a. Partner with Finance and Programs to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and operational capacity.
  • b. Maintain accurate records and pipeline forecasts using CRM tools.
• Other duties
  • a. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the success of TIC.

Required Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Demonstrated ability to fundraise independently and secure new institutional and individual support.
• Exceptional written communication and proposal writing skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent proactive communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with technology platforms such as ASANA and SharePoint.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to TIC's mission and familiarity with Native American communities, issues, and public health (preferred).
• Performance-driven mindset with a history of achieving fundraising goals.
• Experience with budgeting and basic knowledge of auditing policies.
• Professional and culturally sensitive demeanor.