Foundation Relations Manager (Hybrid)

Manages foundation fundraising and stewardship with a focus on securing grants from independent and corporate foundations with the capacity for awards of up to $100,000. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of foundation funders to win support for Inn programs and initiatives. This position on the Development Team will play an important role in building the foundation program for the first comprehensive capital campaign.

Fundraising and Grants Management:

·       Write project concepts, letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports in accordance with grantor requirements.

·       Research and identify new independent and corporate foundation prospects to develop a pipeline with the capacity for awards of   $100,000 and greater.

·       Develop and maintain positive relationships with program officers at corporate and independent foundations, as well as with board members, staff, clinicians, and patient families.

·       Create strategies to increase funding from applicable sources.

·      Coordinate grant management and develop and implement stewardship plans for all foundation donors.

• Raise public awareness by conducting tours and representing The Inn at speaking engagements.

·       Support development and communications activities and events.

·       Attend meetings and other community events as assigned.

Administration

·       Coordinate communications with previous funders who have not contributed in recent years or whose guidelines have changed.

·       Coordinate with the Director of Development Operations on the grant awards processing and acknowledgement procedures.

·       Use of Salesforce in the maintenance and accuracy of the donor database and to track grant progress and deadlines.

·       Work with the communications staff to update and maintain foundation content in brochures, newsletters, reports and on the website.

·       Assist in generation of the donor listings for publications and website.

·       Provide grant documentation for the finance department.

·       Oversee management of temporarily restricted grants.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in foundation fundraising, stewardship and grant writing. Knowledge of foundation grant process and successful track record required. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce is desirable. Knowledge of local foundations helpful.

Skills/Traits:

Demonstrates creativity, and self-motivation. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and follow-through are essential. Should have a positive attitude and work well in a team-oriented environment.

Schedule:

Official schedule is Monday through Friday. Must be willing to participate in evening and weekend fundraising and public relations activities.