Grants & Institutional Giving Manager

About the role

The Council On Recovery is seeking an experienced Grants & Institutional Giving Manager to support institutional fundraising efforts through grant management, donor communications, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of Development & Communications to develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies for foundations, institutional funders, and corporate partners throughout the fundraising cycle.
• Identify new funding opportunities and collaborate with the Director of Development & Communications, leadership, and board members to leverage relationships and connections with foundation trustees and corporate leaders.
• Prepare high-quality, compelling, and accurate grant proposals and reports while managing deadlines and deliverables.
• Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports in accordance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive grants pipeline, using appropriate software to track donor data activity, communications, deadlines, and other relevant information.
• Participate in external meetings and engagements with foundation and corporate partners as appropriate.
• Develop persuasive written appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials for a variety of fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Assist with special event fundraising as needed with written solicitations, gift procurement, and event execution.
• Lead the coordination of all required grant materials through timely and effective collaboration with the development team, program staff, accounting department, board members, and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience with proven and measurable results
• 3-5 years of experience writing grants, donor solicitations, and related communications
• Experience in major gifts fundraising, securing gifts at the $100,000+ level
• Experience creating and implementing fundraising campaigns
• Experience in relationship building and management
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder