Manager of Institutional Giving

The Partnership is seeking a self-motivated and results-driven Manager of Institutional Giving to provide strategic support in its private and public fundraising efforts. The Manager of Institutional Giving will serve as a key member of the organization’s Development Team, and will oversee grant management, facilitate grantmaking and reports, manage logistics for events and meetings related to fundraising and stewardship, and oversee the administration of incoming gifts. The Manager of Institutional Giving will act as a liaison between the Development, Finance, and Program Teams, creating consistent lines of communication to ensure the Partnership delivers on the goals, objectives, and activities outlined in grant proposals, while also sharing the Partnership’s impact with funders by submitting reports in a timely manner. In addition, the Manager of Institutional Giving assists with general fundraising activities, including prospective and current donor research, preparation of briefs for donor meetings, donation and acknowledgment processing, communications, and event support. The Manager of Institutional Giving reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving. This is a full-time, year-round position. This is a full-time, year-round position.

The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and our home office. The Manager of Institutional Giving will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

Grant Management (60%)

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward strategic and mission-aligned grant opportunities

Manage the grant writing and submission process, including writing grant proposals, developing grant budgets, and compiling supplemental materials such as organizational and school-site data and financial information

Oversee grant agreements, reporting, and documentation, ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements

Implement and monitor grant management tracking and calendar systems to ensure timely and accurate submissions to funders

Oversee the facilitation of grants across teams and functions through meeting facilitation, project management, and cross-team communication

Maintain an organized electronic filing system for all aspects of the grants cycle, including grant application materials, agreements and disbursements, correspondence with funders, and program materials related to grants

Collaborate with the Finance Team to oversee tracking of grant funding and allocation to award budgets

Development Admin (30%)

Support donor prospecting through research on mission-aligned foundations, corporations, and individuals with giving potential

Oversee Development Team data management, including grant awards, proposals, and contact information of funders, donors, and prospective donors

Generate donor acknowledgement letters and other correspondence, as needed

Maintain internal financial records related to funding and collaborate with the Finance Team on financial reconciliation and the annual audit

Prepare presentations, briefing documents, and other materials for fundraising meetings

Prepare and submit grant agreements in a timely and accurate manner

Keep informed of best practices in philanthropy and fundraising, and implement improvements to the Partnership’s grants management process, systems, and overall fundraising strategies

Assist with Development and fundraising-related website and newsletter updates

Provide additional support to the Development Team, as needed or assigned

Events & Engagement (10%)

Support project management and day-of logistics for fundraising events, corporate events, and donor meetings, including school visits and days of service

Represent the Partnership while engaging with foundations, corporations, and other nonprofits

Assist in planning and communications with fundraising campaigns

At least 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, or related field of work

Previous experience with grant writing, solicitation, management, and reporting is strongly preferred

Experience with data collection and integration into the grant cycle

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly

Excellent organization and coordination skills with high attention to detail

Strong project management skills required and experience using project management tools (ex: Asana, Trello, Monday )

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Proficiency in database management is a plus (The Partnership uses Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT)

Adaptable with shifting priorities and competing demands

Ability to work collaboratively across differences in work styles and skill sets

Strong computer and technology skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The ability to travel between school sites and Partnership home office

Spanish language fluency (spoken and written), preferred

Working understanding of K-12 public education sector, preferred

A deep belief in the power of our communities, as well as the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values

A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members

A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth