The Manager will lead United Way of Greater Houston (UWGH) strategies and activities primarily, but not exclusively, to grow the giving and engagement of public and private foundations. Responsible for renewing, increasing and securing new grant support, submitting grant proposals, grant reports and engagement of grant making organizations and foundations. Coordinates the application, reporting and recording of grants and foundation gifts organization-wide. Tracks and maintains calendar of submission and other deadlines.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Fundraising: In conjunction with internal partners, responsible for drafting initial grant proposals for review by appropriate staff. Develop and achieve established goals for organizational grant and foundation giving as well as personal portfolio goals for annual fundraising and engagement. Work with other members of the UWGH team to ensure goals reflect and align and contribute to the broader goals of the organization. Ensure all grants are applied for and reports are submitted on time.
- Constituent Relationships: Work with UWGH’s Community Impact team to identify, develop and implement opportunities to communicate community impact work, UWGH goals and priorities to constituents with a focus on grantmaking organizations and foundations. Be knowledgeable about UWGH’s work in Greater Houston and an effective and compelling communicator of the same to advance engagement and brand value. Coordinate tracking and receipt of gifts with accounting; ensure thank you, application and reporting communication is sent in timely manner. Ensure activity is recorded in CRM database in a timely manner.
- Relationships: Develop and maintain regular contact with existing and prospective grant-making organizations. Identify and communicate with appropriate UWGH team members regarding opportunities to leverage these relationships more broadly.
- Other: Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis. A willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team is essential.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Skills/Experience:
- 5 years demonstrated experience of writing successful grant proposals and reports.
- Fundraising experience in a large nonprofit organization a plus.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 19 2019
Active Until:
Jun 19 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit