Institutional Giving Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Institutional Giving & Advancement Operations is responsible for securing and stewarding foundation and grant funding while supporting the systems and infrastructure that enable effective fundraising. This role manages a $1M+ portfolio of foundation revenue, including corporate, private, community, and family foundations. The position serves as the primary relationship manager for assigned foundation partners, ensuring strong engagement, stewardship, and alignment with the Foundation's strategic priorities. In addition to grant writing and management, this role supports the development of advancement operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Institutional Giving Lead the full lifecycle of grant funding, including research, proposal development, submission, and reporting Serve as the primary relationship manager for foundations within the assigned portfolio, ensuring strong stewardship and long-term engagement Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities Develop compelling, data-driven grant narratives in collaboration with program and leadership teams Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and compliance with all funder requirements Maintain and manage a forward-looking grants pipeline and calendar Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Strategy & Impact to gather program data, outcomes, and insights Collaborate with Marketing & Engagement to align messaging and storytelling Work with Business Office to develop budgets and financial reporting for proposals and grants Coordinate with internal teams to manage timelines and deliverables Advancement Operations Maintain and support donor database integrity related to institutional funders Track grant activity, reporting timelines, and revenue projections Support development of systems and processes for donor stewardship and reporting Assist in campaign reporting and institutional funding alignment Strategic Contribution Contribute to funding strategy discussions with CEO and leadership team Provide insight into trends in foundation giving and funding priorities Support long-term planning for institutional revenue growth

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience, training, and demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising, communications, or a related field 4-7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or institutional giving Proven track record of securing and managing foundation funding Proficiency utilizing Raiser's Edge NXT Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate program outcomes and data into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines simultaneously with a high level of accuracy High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across program, finance, marketing, and leadership teams The Ideal Candidate Successful candidates will be: Strategic thinkers who can connect funding to impact Strong relationship managers with the ability to engage external partners Highly organized and detail-oriented Effective communicators and collaborators Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to: careers@edfoundationsrq.org

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

nonprofit fundraising/grant writing: 4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person