Manager, Foundation Partnerships

About the role

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe every young person deserves access to experiences and opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Our national team partners with local Clubs across the country to create safe, supportive environments where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Joining BGCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and impact. Our people are united by purpose and committed to empowering youth and strengthening communities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Foundation Relationship Management & Stewardship: Support the management and stewardship of a portfolio of medium- to high-level foundation partnerships totaling $15M+ alongside the lead fundraiser and cross-functional partners.
• Serve as a key point of contact for foundation partners to ensure a high-quality experience, strong communication, and successful execution of grant commitments.
• Create and implement customized stewardship plans that deepen relationships and expand opportunities for engagement.
• Support grant renewal efforts and annual fundraising goals, including coordinating proposal development and formal requests ranging from $1M–$3M annually.
• Grant & Deliverable Execution: Manage the execution of grant deliverables outlined within funding agreements and ensure commitments are completed accurately and on time.
• Coverage of internal stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of partnership outcomes.
• Ensure all partnership activities, engagement touchpoints, and updates are accurately maintained within CRM systems.
• Project Management & Operational Excellence: Facilitate annual account planning processes, including project timelines, stewardship strategies, budgets, metrics, and activation plans.
• Monitor partnership budgets and financial performance while identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Track program metrics and analyze partnership performance to support reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Lead or support internal and external meetings, presentations, and briefings related to partnership execution and growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Storytelling: Partner with communications and marketing teams to identify storytelling opportunities that showcase grant impact across the Movement and philanthropic community.
• Build strong working relationships across BGCA departments to support strategic initiatives and successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to broader Resource Development team priorities and pipeline-building efforts that support organizational growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• A collaborative relationship builder who can effectively manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• A strong communicator with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling updates and reports.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage projects from planning through execution.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with operational follow-through.
• Passionate about mission-driven work and motivated by creating meaningful impact through partnerships and philanthropy.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing foundation, donor, or major gifts relationships.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success supporting grant stewardship, donor reporting, and partnership execution.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance, budgeting, stewardship, and donor-centered fundraising practices.
• Experience working collaboratively across geographically dispersed or matrixed teams preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database systems; Salesforce experience preferred.