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Summary:
The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager is a key member of the Development team and plays a central role in securing and stewarding philanthropic support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This individual manages the grant lifecycle from pre-award research and proposal development to post-award reporting and compliance, while also helping to shape compelling narratives that communicate the impact of institutional programs and initiatives. The role demands exceptional writing, project management, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Serve as lead project manager on grant applications and institutional fundraising efforts, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and tracking deadlines and reporting requirements.· Write and edit high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, stewardship materials, and other development-related communications.· Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, ensuring timely submissions and follow-ups on grant cycles and reporting.· Collaborate with internal departments—Finance, Programs, Communications, and Executive Leadership—to gather programmatic and financial information needed for applications and donor reports.· Development lead with the VP of Philanthropy for Pennon Education.· Build and manage a portfolio of institutional donors and prospects, while cultivating relationships with new funders.· Track grant-related expenditures and outcomes in coordination with finance and program teams, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.· Lead strategy, outreach, and solicitation of corporate sponsorships for events and campaigns.· Research and analyze new sources of institutional funding and proactively share relevant opportunities with internal stakeholders.· Help develop clear, engaging collateral that articulates organizational initiatives to institutional partners and high-level donors (e.g., brochures, websites, videos, slide decks).· Support the planning and execution of donor site visits, proposal presentations, and stewardship events.· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in donor databases and administrative systems.· Assist with internal and external audit processes as they relate to restricted funding.· Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None currently, though this role will be expected to lead projects involving cross-functional collaboration.
Core Competencies:
· Grants Management: Able to oversee multiple grant processes concurrently, including budget development, compliance, and reporting.·
Communication:
Advanced writing and editing skills; able to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
· Collaboration: Works well across teams and departments; skilled in gathering, translating, and aligning programmatic and financial information.·
Planning/Organization:
Prioritizes and executes multiple projects effectively, sets deadlines, and manages workflow with minimal supervision.
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Professionalism and Discretion:
Exercises good judgment and discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
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Adaptability:
Maintains composure and quality of work under deadline pressure and shifting priorities.
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Cultural Competency:
Maintains an inclusive and respectful approach with colleagues, donors, and community partners.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree· Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or proposal development in a nonprofit setting· Demonstrated success managing foundation and corporate funding relationships and producing winning proposals and reports· Experience creating project budgets and financial summaries in collaboration with finance staff· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); familiarity with fundraising databases such as Blackbaud CRM preferred· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization· Ability to travel locally as needed; valid driver’s license required
Preferred:
· Background or strong interest in nonprofit, education, public media interest, or social impact sectors· Experience working in a mission-driven or academic setting· Familiarity with design or content tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, Canva) is a plus· Advanced degree or coursework in public administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
· Operates in a standard office environment with regular use of computers and related equipment· Occasional travel required for donor meetings or events· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functionsSalary Description$65,000-$70,000
