Corporate Relations Manager

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Gads Hill Center Full time

About the Role

The Manager of Foundation & Corporate Relations is a key member of the Gads Hill Center team, responsible for securing philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and other sources. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, collaborating with the Director of Development and Communications, and working closely with the Grant Writer and program staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a solicitation strategy for corporate and foundation giving, including prospect identification, cultivation, proposal writing, and stewardship.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Development and Communications to achieve annual fundraising goals for corporate, foundation, and other institutional giving.
  • Conduct a full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals and reports.
  • Maintain professional relationships with corporate and foundation program officers.
  • Manage grant tracking tools and software to support the prospecting, portfolio management, and grant lifecycle process.
  • Prepare for and conduct site visits with funders in conjunction with Leadership.
  • Create tools and documentation to assist Leadership in understanding new opportunities, profiles of potential funders, and ways to leverage existing connections to funders and donors.
  • Work closely with the Grant Writer and program staff to conceptualize, write, and/or edit requests for funding, review program evaluation data, and carry out the documentation required for grant submissions and reports.
  • Review all proposal budgets with the CFO and provide financial tracking of grants to funding sources.
  • Maintain an understanding of issues and trends in the communities served by Gads Hill Center.
  • Research and write corporate sponsorship packages for special events.
  • Assist with the development of the annual report and other writing projects, as assigned.
  • Represent Gads Hill Center in internal and external meetings with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in English, communications, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in development, primarily in grant writing.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
  • Track record of exhibiting strong initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them promptly with limited supervision.
  • Highly organized and exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Excellent computer fluency, effectively utilize Microsoft Office.
  • Experience using donor or grant management software.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check.

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