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JOB TITLE

Annual Giving and Grants Manager

DEPARTMENT

Fund Development, Single

MOMM SUPERVISOR

Development Director

SUPERVISES

N/A

LOCATION

This position may be based near any

Single MOMM Local Office:

Traverse City, Benzie/Manistee, Cadillac, or Holland/Zeeland. Regular travel between locations is expected, with occasional remote work available.

STATUS:

Full Time ____________________________________________________________________________

ABOUT SINGLE MOMM

Single MOMM is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, serving single moms and their families. For 16 years, Single MOMM has successfully helped guide single moms to healthy independence through our Mentorship 360 program, Acquire Classes, reVIVE and INpower Courses, and Event Nights. We pride ourselves on four key values: Be the Good Coffee, Wear the Velveteen, Respect the Switchbacks, and Be the Hands & Feet. You can find these values at www.singlemomm.org. We believe that core values are aspirational. Along with our Employee Handbook, these core values provide guidance as to the environment we are committed to creating, the goodness of Christ we operate in, and the value we place on every employee and mom. At Single MOMM, we are all imperfect; we believe we are in desperate need of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and that through him, we can be His hands and feet to others. We expect every employee to exhibit our core values and seek to love others as Christ loves us.

JOB SUMMARY

The Annual Giving & Grants Manager is responsible for advancing Single MOMM's fundraising efforts through the development and execution of annual giving, mass and mid-level donor engagement, and grant/institutional giving strategies. This position manages the full annual giving cycle, including donor acquisition, retention, renewal, re-engagement, stewardship, and upgrade strategies for Single MOMM's broad donor base and mid-level donors. The position also manages a portfolio of grants and institutional funding opportunities, including prospect research, proposal development, grant reporting, stewardship, and relationship management. The Annual Giving & Grants Manager works closely with the Development Director and staff across the organization to communicate Single MOMM's mission and impact, strengthen donor relationships, identify opportunities for increased support, and ensure fundraising activities are organized, timely, strategic, and aligned with organizational priorities. This position is both relationship-oriented and execution-oriented, requiring strong writing, organization, project management, communication, data management, and follow-through.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of Single MOMM's mission and vision. Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Develop and implement strategies to acquire, retain, renew, re-engage, and upgrade annual donors. Manage and execute Single MOMM's annual giving calendar, including direct mail, email appeals, digital campaigns, year-end giving, Giving Tuesday, and other annual fundraising initiatives. Develop strategies to increase donor retention and encourage increased giving among existing donors. Manage and cultivate a portfolio of mid-level donors, generally defined as annual gifts of $500-$4,999. Build meaningful relationships with mid-level donors through personalized stewardship, phone calls, emails, meetings, handwritten notes, impact communications, and invitations to engage with Single MOMM. Identify donors with increased giving potential or major-gift capacity and recommend appropriate prospects to the Development Director. Develop and execute donor upgrade and lapsed-donor re-engagement strategies. Support recurring giving and other strategies designed to increase long-term donor value. Draft donor communications, appeals, stewardship messages, scripts, and other fundraising materials in collaboration with the Development Director and marketing team. Collaborate with the Fund Development Director to ensure appropriate donor movement from annual and mid-level giving into major-gift cultivation. Grants & Institutional Giving Manage Single MOMM's foundation and grant calendar, ensuring opportunities, deadlines, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities are completed accurately and on time. Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and institutional funding opportunities aligned with Single MOMM's mission and programs. Coordinate and develop letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, budgets, and supporting materials. Work collaboratively with program and leadership staff to gather program information, outcomes, stories, budgets, and other materials needed for successful proposals and reports. Prepare timely and compelling grant reports that communicate impact, outcomes, and responsible use of funding. Maintain organized records of grant opportunities, applications, awards, reporting requirements, restrictions, and deadlines. Cultivate relationships with foundation and institutional funders through thoughtful communication, stewardship, and follow-up. Identify opportunities for renewed, increased, multi-year, and expanded funding. Track grant revenue and pipeline activity and communicate relevant updates to the Development Director. Assist with corporate sponsorship and institutional funding opportunities as appropriate. Donor Data & Fundraising Systems Maintain accurate and timely donor and prospect information in Single MOMM's CRM system, including donor interactions, notes, gifts, and stewardship activity. Utilize donor data to identify trends, opportunities, lapsed donors, upgrade prospects, and areas for improved retention. Ensure donor and grant records are organized, current, and actionable. Assist in developing reports and dashboards that track fundraising performance and donor engagement. Always maintain confidentiality and integrity of donor information. Fund Development Collaboration Collaborate with the Development Director and other development staff to execute the organization's overall fundraising strategy. Participate in weekly development team meetings and staff meetings. Assist with fundraising events, donor gatherings, stewardship opportunities, and other development initiatives. Represent Single MOMM at networking events, fundraisers, community events, and other appropriate opportunities. Collaborate with local office staff to identify opportunities for donor engagement and community connection. Support organizational fundraising initiatives as needed, including special campaigns and events. Attend Single MOMM Strategy Retreat yearly (June/July). Assist at Single MOMM Event Night gatherings around Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day as needed.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The Annual Giving & Grants Manager will be responsible for measurable progress in the following areas: Annual giving revenue growth Donor retention and renewal Lapsed donor re-engagement Mid-level donor retention and growth Donor upgrades Recurring giving growth Number and quality of grant proposals submitted Grant revenue secured Grant renewal and retention Timely completion of grant reports and requirements Growth and quality of the fundraising pipeline Accurate and timely CRM management Meaningful donor and funder stewardship Specific annual goals and performance metrics will be established in partnership with the Development Director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of Single MOMM. Passionate about sharing the mission of Single MOMM and communicating its impact to donors and funders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong grant writing and proposal development skills. Comfortable making donor and funder phone calls and engaging in one-to-one relationship building. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies with appropriate direction and collaboration. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to learn and effectively utilize CRM and fundraising systems. Ability to analyze donor information and use data to inform fundraising decisions. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with minimal direction. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with staff at multiple Single MOMM locations. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Upbeat and positive attitude. Bachelor's degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field preferred. Previous nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, annual giving, donor engagement, or related experience preferred.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will be: Relational and genuinely interested in people. An excellent communicator and storyteller. Highly organized and deadline-driven. Comfortable balancing relationship-building with detailed administrative work. A strong writer who can adapt communication for donors, foundations, and community partners. Proactive and able to identify opportunities without waiting to be directed. Curious about data and motivated by measurable results. Flexible and willing to pitch in where needed. Aligned with and committed to Single MOMM's mission and core values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain dexterity, vision and coordination sufficient to perform essential functions. Ability to sit for extended periods of time for 6-8 hours a day. Requires the ability to be mobile (including walking, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting, kneeling, reaching, etc.) Ability to travel throughout Michigan 2-3 times per month

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter by email to emily@singlemomm.org. Please put "Annual Giving and Grants Manager" in the subject line. Attachments must be in PDF format; do not include a resume in the body of your email.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Traverse City, MI 49685