Foundation Giving Manager
- Employer
- Good+Foundation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Jul 1, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Grant Seeking
- Fields
- Community Development, Community Foundations, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld, Good+Foundation is a leading national nonprofit that works to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing tangible goods and microgrants with innovative services for low-income fathers, mothers and caregivers, creating an upward trajectory for the whole family. The Foundation Giving Manager is part of a small development team of four to five individuals. This position has excellent growth potential. Working closely with the CEO, the Foundation Giving Manager manages the Good+Foundation grant portfolio, which has doubled in the past three years.
In addition to stewarding current grants, the Foundation Giving Manager researches and writes new proposals, creating tailored strategies for collaboration with funders with a focus on sustained revenue generation.The goal for the portfolio in 2021 is $1.5 million in annual revenue.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and creative professional with excellent writing and presentation skills and an ability to build client relationships and manage complex projects. They will need to develop a deep understanding of all organizational operations and programs to inform well-rounded grant proposals and reports. A willingness to be a team player and a good sense of humor is necessary.
Principal Responsibilities:
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Maintain and expand the
organization’s portfolio of foundation funders
Steward current grants to ensure
proper fulfillment of all grant requirements
Update and maintain grants calendar
of deadlines, shared with relevant colleagues
Update and maintain foundations
folder on internal server with documents related to grants to
ensure proper financial accounting
Research potential grant
opportunities and strategize tying funder focus areas to
Good+Foundation’s work
Write proposals for new grant
opportunities
Create preparatory documents for
donor calls and subsequent recap notes
Prepare detailed, grant-specific
budgets in collaboration with Director of Finance and
Administration and Chief Program and Operations Officer to ensure
adherence to Good+ mission and goals
Synthesize Foundation’s complex
programs, and activities, and data into clear, compelling
presentations, proposals and reports
Complete, send and file tax
acknowledgement and thank you letters for all incoming grants
Attend relevant seminars and training
events when available, taking detailed notes
Assist Development Team as needed
through on-site support of fundraising events, national convenings,
etc.
Participate in Good+ Evaluation Task
Force with Program Team members to provide insight on qualitative
and quantitative measures conducive to securing funding
Oversee and update organization’s
Guidestar profile to maintain Platinum seal in accordance with
commitment to transparency
Education and Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree
3 years experience with relationship
management, proposal writing and grant coordination
Fully versed in grant life cycle and
processes
Experience assessing request for
proposal (RFP)/RFQ packages for requirements to ensure compliance
with all submission requirements
Experience preparing and managing
proposal development schedule from pre/post RFP to submission
Experience developing proposal
outlines aligned with specified scope of work and evaluation
criteria described in grant application
Experience conducting proposal
kickoff meetings, proposal reviews and necessary logistics for
timely proposal submission
Experience creating variety of
written products and deliverables in timely manner
Technical Skills
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Proficient with Microsoft Office,
Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Database management skills (previous
Salesorce experience preferred)
Writing samples and references will be requested. Social service sector experience is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision and 403b.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume. The position starts in July so that cross-training can take place with the outgoing Foundation Giving Manager.
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