Director of Grants and Foundation Relations

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours. We hold an intrinsic belief that every child deserves an equal chance to pursue the American Dream – to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential to achieve a great future.

Reporting to the VP & Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Grants & Foundation Relations will lead an established and substantial portfolio of foundation support that is essential to the programs and operations of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South. The Director of Grants & Foundation Relations will manage the Club’s Annual Grants Plan, sustaining existing funding partnerships while identifying opportunities to grow foundation support. They will oversee the full lifecycle of foundation grants, from prospect research and relationship cultivation through proposal development, reporting, and stewardship.

The Director of Grants & Foundation Relations will build and strengthen relationships with corporate, community, private, and family foundations, working closely with program, finance, and advancement colleagues to develop compelling requests and communicate the impact of foundation investments. They will also support stewardship initiatives, including funder visits, events, campaigns, impact communications, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list below includes essential functions that may or may not be assigned to an individual within this role. They are, however, all areas of focus that fall under the umbrella of this position. These duties do not necessarily constitute a full list of responsibilities.

• Provide leadership in the strategic development of requests for support, including appropriate ask amounts, alignment of foundation funding priorities with the Clubs’ strategic direction, timing of requests, etc.
• Serve as the primary author of all non-government grant requests to family, community, and corporate foundations with support the Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer as appropriate.
• Provide secondary support to the Director of Advancement Operations on government grants writing and reporting.
• Manage the Clubs’ Annual Grants Plan through the creation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive opportunities/proposals tracking system with the Raiser’s Edge CRM to ensure all requests for support and reports are submitted in accordance with deadlines.
• Support the development and implementation of cultivation and stewardship plans designed to increase partner engagement, community building, and mission investment.
• Research and qualify prospective grant-making organizations, programs, and opportunities that satisfy the financial needs and goals of the organization and individual programs.
• Utilize database CRM to track and report on the cultivation and stewardship of corporate and family foundation prospects.
• Oversee and manage a portfolio of family and corporate foundation partners, building deep, powerful, and dynamic relationships with current and prospective partners.
• Serve as a representative the organization at external community, foundation, and government events and meetings (ribbon cuttings, networking receptions, etc.) to support prospecting and cultivation efforts.
• Prepare and submit interim and final reports as required by each foundation partner.
• Prepare and submit unrequired interim and final reports for all foundation partners.
• Support the development and distribution of other key mission impact communications (i.e. donor e-newsletters, Advocacy in Action e-newsletter, annual reports, etc.) in close collaboration with the Director of Donor Relations and the Director of Marketing & Communications.
• Attend and contribute to departmental and organizational meetings and events.
• Provide day-of, on-site support for our signature annual fundraising and stewardship events, leveraging these gatherings as opportunities to engage with grant funders in attendance.
• Serve as a primary user and administrator of our Raiser’s Edge CRM database, contributing to the overall impact of data through consistent constituent tracking and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 4 years of related professional experience.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit development or advancement capacity is strongly preferred, along with knowledge of current and emerging trends in fundraising and grant-seeking.
• Novice graphic design skills and experience with Canva or similar content creation solution.
• Demonstrated resource management, budgeting, and analytical skills – including the ability to compile and analyze data for planning and reporting purposes.
• Technological proficiency, including a command of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with using a database to track and extract information.
• Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to professionalism including high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Willing to provide leadership daily in a normal eight-hour day and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does provide for remote work options.
• Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines. 
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and will require frequent local travel.  

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to Katie Sherrill , VP & Chief Advancement Officer at ksherrill@bgcmetrosouth.org

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000