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Funder Relations Manager
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$90K - $105.0K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Funder Relations Manager
The Solutions Project
• Serve as the primary relationship contact for an assigned portfolio of $6M+ in foundation revenue, developing and executing individualized engagement and stewardship plans, and keeping funders informed of organizational impact through timely updates and reports • Review and qualify new foundation prospects aligned with organizational priorities, from research from the Development Data and Research Coordinator • Consistently log, track, and manage all funder interactions and communications in the CRM following established standards • Lead content development and logistics for funder engagement activities, including quarterly newsletters, virtual funder briefings, and funder conferences, in partnership with the Resource Mobilization Director • Make day-to-day decisions on CJA's foundation portfolio and escalate major strategy shifts, high-value funder decisions, and annual planning to the Resource Mobilization Director as needed • Lead the development and submission of grant deliverables, including but not limited to letters of inquiry, grant proposals, interim reports, and final reports for foundations via email and grantee portals, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, timely, and reflect organizational strategy and impact • Apply foundation research and RFP analysis provided by the Development Data and Research Coordinator to tailor all proposals and deliverables effectively • Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather accurate budgets, program data, and impact metrics needed for proposals and reports • Manage grant compliance by tracking award conditions, reporting obligations, and renewal timelines in coordination with the Development Data and Research Coordinator • Supervise the Development Data and Research Coordinator, providing clear direction on prospect research priorities, CRM standards, and grants calendar management • Partner with the Resource Mobilization Director to set annual foundation revenue goals and develop strategies to meet them • Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop funder-facing content and impact narratives • Participate in team meetings, budgeting, workplanning processes, and special initiatives as needed • Along with all other staff, this position contributes to CJA’s culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. They work diligently to collaborate and support each other within and across teams and excel in an environment where every member takes care of their own basic administrative needs, and participates in regular all-staff learning and development spaces.
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in foundation relations, grant writing, or institutional fundraising
- Demonstrated success managing a foundation portfolio and securing philanthropic grants
- Experience supervising or managing junior staff, providing clear direction, professional development support, and accountability
- Strong grant writing skills across letters of inquiry, proposals, interim and final reports
- Experience managing grant compliance, including award conditions, reporting obligations, and renewal timelines
- Proficiency in CRM systems for tracking funder relationships, communications, and pipeline management
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Experience collaborating across program, finance, and communications teams to develop funder-facing content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dedication to social justice and supporting CJA’s mission.
- Commitment to building a culture of mutual accountability, liberation, and respect
- An orientation towards learning and development.
- Willingness to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others.
Benefits
- 20 days vacation leave per year
- 15 standard holidays per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 3 months of paid family medical leave per year, pending application approval
- 3 month sabbatical leave after 5 years of continuous Full-Time employment
- Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (requires 30 day waiting period)
- 100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Access to FSA Benefits
- Employer funded HRA
- Employer-sponsored 401k
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