Development Manager, Grants & Foundation Relations
- Employer
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- $54,000.00 - $58,000.00
- Closing date
- Jun 10, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Other Fundraising, Programs, Grant Administration, Grant Making
- Fields
- Legal Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Organizational
Overview
Cabrini Green Legal
Aid (CGLA) was established in 1973 to serve the legal needs arising
from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and
racial inequity experienced within Chicago's Cabrini Green public
housing community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single
neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and statewide leader
in proactively filling the void of legal representation, wraparound
services, legal information and resources, and advocacy exclusively
for low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal
legal system. Any engagement with the criminal legal system can
greatly disrupt an individual, family, and community's quality of
life.
CGLA is
distinguished among legal aid service providers locally, throughout
Illinois, and nationally as having expertise in legal matters
related to the direct and collateral consequences of the criminal
legal system. Since 2014, we have been the sole legal aid services
provider serving Cook County with the distinction of focusing
exclusively on individuals and families who have been adversely
impacted by the criminal legal system in all legal program areas:
criminal records, emerging adults, criminal defense, housing law,
and family law. We provide direct legal services, advocate for
policy reforms, and provide legal information and resources to
other legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and the general
public. We also support our clients holistically with wraparound
social services from our social workers. Our policy and advocacy
work is not performed as a separate entity; rather it is informed
by our legal services and the lived experiences of our Leadership
Council, an Advisory Group made up of former CGLA clients and
community members directly impacted by the criminal legal
system.
CGLA’s Mission,
Purpose and Vision
Mission: We provide holistic legal services that include social
support services and advocacy for individuals and communities
negatively impacted by the criminal legal system.
Purpose: CGLA exists to remove barriers to equity in the
criminal legal system.
Vision: A more just and equitable criminal legal system.
Position
Overview
The Manager of
Grants & Foundation Relations will serve as a vital connector
for Finance, Development, and Program Staff, and must possess the
ability to bring a collective approach to authoring fundraising
material. This position will provide the overall planning,
coordination of resources and execution of tasks and necessary
steps to meet obligations pertaining to revenue sources from
foundations and corporations, including grants and fee-for-service
agreements. The Manager of Grants & Foundation Relations
will work with Development and Program staff to manage CGLA’s
funding portfolio, which includes writing grants and
fee-for-service proposals – private, public and government – timely
reporting and compliance.
Essential
Duties
Demonstrated ability to research revenue opportunities, write
compelling and effective letters of inquiry, respond to RFP's, and
develop proposals for private foundations, corporations and
government grants and fee-for-service arrangements.
Prepare applications, proposals, correspondences, reports and
other documents for submission to new and existing funders.
Ensure all grant and fee-for-service funder expectations are
met.
Work with program/legal staff to obtain data and information
necessary to complete renewals with existing funders within the
deadlines.
Work with Program staff to develop and maintain all grant and
fee-for-service agreements and MOUs pertaining to revenue
awards.
Research new opportunities with foundations & corporations
based upon CGLA’s priorities for all programs and operational
support services.
Organize regular meetings to discuss updates, issues and
recommendations regarding existing and future revenue sources
involving foundations and corporations.
Work directly with Finance and program staff to prepare budgets
for grant and fee-for-service applications.
Maintain database of all revenue sources involving foundations
and corporations.
Monitor and track submitted, pending and on-going
proposals.
Assist in developing annual reports, newsletters, and
brochures.
Interact with funding organizations regarding status of
applications.
Build positive relationships with existing and potential
funding sources.
Maintain complete records of past and current proposals.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Undergraduate degree from accredited college or university
Experience
Have 5 years of nonprofit experience;
Advanced grant writing experience;
Have a strong track record of success;
Have excellent attendance; flexibility to attend
meetings/events outside regular business hours;
Be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel (basic to
intermediate knowledge required)
Knowledge of Salesforce Development Software
Required Skills
Excellent writing skills
Management and planning experience;
Able to work well under pressure;
Experience developing and monitoring budgets;
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality
results;
Superior interpersonal skills; comfortable working with a
diverse population;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written
and verbal;
Exemplary organizational skills and keen attention to
detail.
Knowledge of Chicago’s philanthropic sector
Supervisory
Responsibility:
None.
Required Hours
Monday through
Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week.
NOTE:
Non-traditional hours – occasional weekends and evenings – are
required.
Physical
Requirements
Sit for long periods of time
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
Must be able to work in a stressful work environment.
The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, read,
see and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and
fingers to type, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is
regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel
Requirements
None.
Working
Conditions
Work is performed
in a typical office environment. Must be able to work in an open
office setting with moderate noise levels.
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