Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer

2 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States National Women's Law Center Full time
About the Role

The National Women's Law Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grant Writer and Foundation Relations Manager to join its Development team. This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed proposals and reports for the Law Center's foundation funders across the Law Center's program areas, in collaboration with the Director of Foundation Engagement, additional foundation relations staff, and key program area and campaigns and communications staff;
  • Develop reproductive rights and health issue-specific projects/programs and related budgets in collaboration with the Director of Foundation Engagement, additional foundation relations staff, the Vice President for Development, and key program, campaigns and communications, and finance staff;
  • In collaboration with the Director of Foundation Engagement, senior program and communications staff, and other development colleagues, develop innovative and intersectional frames for NWLC's work to connect with new funders and generate additional broad financial support;
  • Track project/program activities and expenses in collaboration with the Director of Foundation Engagement, Vice President for Development, other members of the development team, and key program, communications/marketing, and finance staff;
  • Develop, maintain and track pertinent foundation outreach-including cultivations, solicitations, and other activities-in Raiser's Edge and other tracking systems, in collaboration with other members of the development team;
  • Directly manage a portfolio of foundation funders, and serve as the foundation sub-team's key liaison with the designated program area;
  • Engage in grant stewardship, cultivation, and regular communications with foundation staff;
  • Develop and manage periodic donor briefing calls, working collaboratively with program and development staff to devise content, draft invitation and build distribution list, create run of show, and curate comments/Q & A;
  • Actively engage in foundation prospect research and cultivation;
  • Under the direction of the Director of Foundation Engagement and in collaboration with the Vice President for Development and colleagues in development and finance, assist in developing and monitoring the Center's annual and longer-term revenue plan and the development department's annual budget as they relate to foundation support;
  • Represent the organization at donor-facing activities, conferences, and other public events;
  • Engage in other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible foundation fundraising experience, including significant experience in writing foundation grant proposals and reports, preferably at a major national advocacy organization;
  • Strong familiarity with reproductive rights and health issues, particularly abortion and contraceptive access;
  • Superior verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write in compelling language about the Law Center's work and to prepare complex proposals, reports and related materials;
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage diverse audiences and to build long-term relationships, including experience leveraging senior staff to achieve fundraising success;
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail;
  • Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-faceted projects, meet deadlines, and perform well independently with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
  • Sound judgment and ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information regarding the Law Center's business and sensitive donor information; high degree of self-motivation, personal discipline and integrity;
  • Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge (or similar database) and prospect research tools;
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule when required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining successful relationships with foundations;
  • Experience with gender justice issues on which the Law Center works (reproductive rights and health, income security, child care, education, and workplace justice), or other issues related to gender justice, racial justice, and/or LGBTQ+ justice, including reproductive rights, freedom, and justice;
  • Demonstrated commitment to and experience working on gender and racial equity and centering communities of color in their approach to work.


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