Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

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Closing Date: January 9, 2026

Agency Overview

At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 13,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm.

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be found here.

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Job Summary

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager oversees corporate and foundation fund development strategies and activities, including grant writing and funder relationship development for Neighborhood House's programs and services. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager is a direct report to the Director of Development. The Development Team is actively engaged in growing community understanding of Neighborhood House and in facilitating a culture of philanthropy within the agency. Neighborhood House abides by the International Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards as well as the Donor Bill of Rights.

Responsibilities

• Grow and diversify Neighborhood House’s corporate and foundation funding sources through increased giving from existing sources and identify, secure and cultivate new funding sources. This includes identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with many of Neighborhood House’s corporate and foundation contacts.
• Build new relationships on behalf of Neighborhood House through robust in-person, online and phone networking with corporate and foundation funders. Help corporate and foundation communities see the value of supporting Neighborhood House.
• Research, evaluate and track organization funding opportunities for Neighborhood House’s various program areas, matching existing funding needs and opportunities for growth with available funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and other private sector funders.
• Secure funding to help support existing programs and supplement public funding.
• Write, edit, coordinate, and submit grant applications in concert with other agency staff and leadership, as well as with external partners when appropriate.
• Develop an annual grant prospecting plan with benchmarks, goals, and cultivation strategies. Maintain the annual corporate and foundation grant application and reporting calendar. Coordinate organization-wide efforts to target, track, and establish strong relationships with funders via clear communication and stewardship. Serve as first point of contact with corporate and foundation donors/prospects.
• Develop and implement a corporate engagement strategy that grows support through multiple approaches, including corporate gifts, corporate matches, employee giving, volunteerism, cause-related marketing, etc.
• Support the Development team in identifying and securing corporate sponsorships for special events.
• Partner with the Volunteer Program Manager in developing corporate volunteer projects in support of Neighborhood House programs and to cultivate corporate relationships.
• Work in partnership with Neighborhood House’s data analysts and program staff to ensure that accurate and relevant data is presented to funders.
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit grant reports when needed.
• Coordinate site visits and tours for funders and prepare Neighborhood House staff and board for successful funder site visits; attend site visits when needed.
• Participate in the development of annual corporate and foundation fundraising targets, track and report on progress towards these targets.
• As needed, support Senior Grants Manager with public funding applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in related field or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• 2-3 years' experience in donor relationship management, sponsorship procurement, grant development or proposal writing, preferably in a non-profit agency.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and project management of large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience writing grants for new funding opportunities with a preference for experience related to early learning, youth development, health, adult education, employment, homeless services, and/or aging & disability services.
• Ability to create, manage, and work on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with and being sensitive to diverse cultural, ethnic and racial populations.
• Knowledge of social justice issues and related social policy matters preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt to varying communication styles both internal and external to the agency.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, time management and project management skills.
• Experience working with budgeting, data management, and outcomes reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office products and web based research tools.
• Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, and entrepreneurialism.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
• This position is a hybrid role expected to work 2-3 days per week at the office or in the community.

Required Credentials

• Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
• Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.
• Department of Early Learning portable background check.

Post-Hire on-the-job Training Requirements

• Child Abuse and Neglect training (within 2 weeks of hire).
• Current First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.

Employment Practice

Neighborhood House is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support and follow federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Neighborhood House does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, caste, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical ability including HIV status, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, sexual orientation and expression of gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Management and HR staff are committed to ensuring that all personnel decisions that affect employees, clients, volunteers, and board members are made in accordance with the equal employment opportunity principles of nondiscrimination.

Support

Inquiries may be directed to People and Culture at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to jobs@nhwa.org.

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