Manager of Foundation and Corporate Relations

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

General Summary:

The Manager of Foundations and Corporate Relations is responsible for leading fundraising efforts from corporations and foundations to support an organization's mission and goals. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with corporate and foundation donors, developing fundraising strategies, and managing grant proposals and reporting. Key responsibilities include identifying prospects, developing individual strategies, developing individual strategies, and maintaining information in the department CRM. The position reports directly to the AVP of Development and Communications but collaborates with all members of the Fund Development Team as needed. This position is remote, however, you must be accessible to Chicago for in-person funder meetings.

Performance Results Description

The Position is performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are, executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy and Development

• Implement an overall foundation and corporate funding strategy that supports the agency’s short- and long-term fundraising goals in conjunction with the Vice President of Development and Communications and other department staff.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential corporate and foundation donors. Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and foundation contacts.
• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment

• Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and foundation contacts. Schedule and conduct visits (virtual or in-person) with donors to solicit major gifts.
• Answer general development phone and email inquiries.
• Lead or oversee the development of compelling proposals and grant applications. Ensure proposals align with organizational priorities and donor interests.

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

• Complete accurate contact reports for team for Salesforce NPSP when interactions occur. Coordinate the submission of proposals and reports to donors.
• Provide monthly analysis to AVP Development and Communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An initial track record of funding capture from foundations and corporations. Knowledge of Fund Development and Donor Relations is required. Salesforce or other CRM experience is needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Social Work, or related field. At least 3 years of experience working with foundations and corporations including prospecting, stewardship, tracking, and event planning.