Company
Non-profit
FunderRelationsManager
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“Funder Relations Manager. Skills: Funder relations, Grant management, Portfolio management, Fundraising strategy. Serve as relationship manager. Develop stewardship strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Secure philanthropic grants; Communicate impact; Communicate strategy; Communicate priorities; Maintain accurate records; Define annual goals
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5+ years experience, Manage foundation portfolio, Secure philanthropic grants, Write full-cycle grants, Manage grant reporting, Grant compliance understanding, CRM systems experience, Manage multiple deadlines, Manage complex calendars, Collaborate across teams, Produce funder materials, Supervise junior staff, Provide accountability, Provide support structures, Excellent written skills, Excellent verbal skills, Storytelling ability, Project management skills, Organization skills, Attention to detail, Commitment to justice
Nice to Have
Managing $6M+ portfolios, Coalition funding experience, Advocacy funding experience, Familiarity with funder engagement, Working in remote teams
What You'll Do.
Serve as relationship manager
Develop stewardship strategies
Develop engagement strategies
Deepen long-term partnerships
Lead grant proposal development
Lead report development
Communicate organizational priorities
Manage end-to-end grant cycles
Monitor reporting deadlines
Monitor award conditions
Collaborate with program teams
Collaborate with finance teams
Oversee funder engagement
Manage funder briefings
Manage funder newsletters
Manage funder conferences
Supervise coordinator
Set research priorities
Set pipeline tracking priorities
Translate research insights
Develop fundraising strategies
Develop compelling narratives
Record funder interactions
Record portfolio activity
Partner with leadership
Support resource mobilization
Contribute to collaboration
Strengthen funder materials
Strengthen storytelling
Support internal learning
Support internal planning
Support organizational culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with program teams; Collaborate with finance teams; Collaborate with communications teams; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Storytelling
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Serve as the primary relationship manager for a $6M+ portfolio of foundation funders, developing tailored stewardship and engagement strategies to deepen long-term partnerships. Lead the development of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports that clearly communicate impact, strategy, and organizational priorities. Manage end-to-end grant cycles, including compliance tracking, reporting deadlines, renewal planning, and award condition monitoring. Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather accurate data, budgets, and outcomes for funder deliverables. Oversee funder engagement activities such as briefings, newsletters, and conferences in collaboration with leadership. Supervise and guide the Development Data and Research Coordinator, setting priorities for research, CRM management, and pipeline tracking. Translate foundation research and prospect insights into tailored fundraising strategies and compelling narratives. Maintain accurate and consistent CRM records of all funder interactions and portfolio activity. Partner with leadership to define annual fundraising goals and support overall resource mobilization strategy. Contribute to cross-functional collaboration across communications, programs, and finance to strengthen funder-facing materials and storytelling. Support internal learning, planning, and organizational culture initiatives aligned with mission and values. Requirements 3–5+ years of experience in foundation relations, institutional fundraising, or grant writing. Proven track record of managing a foundation portfolio and securing philanthropic grants. Experience writing and managing full-cycle grants including proposals, LOIs, and financial/impact reports. Strong understanding of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and renewal processes. Experience using CRM systems to manage donor pipelines, communications, and relationship tracking. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex funding calenda
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