Description

Reporting to and working with the Senior Director of Development and Communications, the Manager of Institutional Giving is a strategic thought partner of the Development and Communications team who oversees the agency’s entire grants program by developing and implementing an institutional giving strategy to advance the mission of Erie House. 

The Manager of Institutional Giving is responsible for generating revenue from private institutions (including but not limited to foundations, corporations, congregations by establishing and maintaining partnerships and relationships, and supporting Programs with public funding opportunities. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and manage institutional giving strategy; conduct institutional giving analysis and align with program need. 
• Develop and manage metrics to measure progress. 
• Develop and manage institutional funding projections and generate reports on progress. 
• Manage internal processes as outlined in Grants Procedures; conducting yearly review and amending Grants Procedures as necessary. 
• Relationship manager of all institutional funders, including and not limited to, leading site visits and preparing staff for funder meetings. 
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of top institutional donors. 
• Oversees grants calendars for deadlines and relationships, in collaboration with Grant Writer. 
• Serve as lead reviewer and facilitator of all RFPs, public and private, from identification of prospect to submission. 
• Facilitate program and budget development in partnership with Program and Finance staff. 
• Serve as reviewer of all proposals and reports prior to submission. 
• Serve as Development and Communications Department liaison during Programs budgeting process. 
• Assist with preparation of monthly grants report. 
• Maintain input of institutional giving activities into Neon CRM. 
• Develop institutional funder communications for, but not limited to, Senior Director of Development and Communications and Executive Director. 
• Represents Erie House at agency and other events, as necessary or required; mandatory attendance at annual dinner and at least one other Development and Communications event
• Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and partner with Grant Writers, including but not limited to the preparation of proposals and reports. 
• Communicate Institutional Giving strategy. 
• Establish goals based on strategy and opportunities of growth. 
• Conduct weekly meetings. 
• Monitor and evaluate goals; conduct yearly reviews. 

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience Required: 

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in grant fundraising or research. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with superior proofreading skills and attention to detail. 
• Strategic thinker and proven ability to handle confidential information. 
• Strong organizational skills with ability to create and manage large volumes of work. Skilled project manager. 
• Extensive knowledge of the best practices of grant preparation and administration. 
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with local and national foundation funding communities. 
• Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships with donors. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and research databases. 
• Experience creating grant budgets and financial reports for funders. 
• Experience as a manager. 
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 

 TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

• Compensation of $55,000 -$60,000 / salary based on experience 
• Work / life integration 
  • Generous paid time off

Full Time employee

• 12 accrued sick days per year 
• 3 personal days 
• Paid birthday off 
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth 
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 8 days 
  • Year 2 = 13 days 
  • Year 3 = 20 days 
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible 
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave 
• Professional Development 
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs 
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows 
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support 
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Employer-paid life insurance 
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care 
  • 403b with employer match 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite 

CBU STATUS: Management / Exempt 

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org. 

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