Development Manager, Corporate and Foundation Giving

Minuteman Senior Services•Burlington, MA

1d•$36 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Manager, Corporate and Foundation Giving coordinates and manages the proposal-generation and grant life cycle, including research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance, and reporting. Reporting to the Vice President of Development and External Relations, the manager also works closely with that leader to implement strategic approaches for engaging corporate, community, and individual prospects in support of the agency’s fundraising priorities. The role oversees applications and relationships with local family and corporate charitable foundations; identifies funding priorities, strategies, and calendars; and prepares proposals, reports, budgets, and stewardship activities. It also supports marketing, events, public relations, and fundraising projects, and coordinates with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging and recognition of supporters. This is a hybrid position combining work in a professional office environment and work from home, with occasional local travel to outside meetings. The role uses a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment, and has access to PHI and PII, requiring adherence to confidentiality policies, HIPAA regulations, and MA Executive Order 504.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of professional experience preferred, or four years of applicable experience.
Previous experience writing and managing grants or communications for a nonprofit organization.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products such as Word and Excel.
Familiarity with budgets.
Familiarity with fundraising software and/or other data-management programs.
Ability to collaborate across departments to support the preparation and implementation of grant proposals and corporate sponsorships.
Adherence to the organization’s confidentiality policy, HIPAA regulations, and MA Executive Order 504 when handling PHI and PII.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee applications and relationships with local family and corporate charitable foundations.
Identify and develop strategies, priorities, and calendars for funding proposals and applications to charitable foundations, corporate charitable funds, and similar sources.
Write and submit funding proposals, reports, and related materials.
Develop and manage relationships with grantors and institutional funders.
Promote and coordinate site visits and other stewardship or cultivation meetings.
Collaborate with the finance department to develop grant-specific budgets.
Prepare reports on grant outputs and outcomes, coordinate input from program managers, and meet funder deadlines.
Research and engage new foundations and corporate supporters.
Work across departments to develop, promote, and implement donor benefits.
Monitor and analyze trends and developments in corporate relations and grant writing to identify risks and opportunities.
Support marketing, events, public relations, and fundraising projects.
Ensure corporate and foundation supporters are publicly recognized in accordance with their current and potential future level of support.
Support annual fundraising and community events.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with corporate and proposal-writing strategies.
Complete additional projects as assigned.
Keep the manager informed about progress and problems, and communicate developments and plans clearly.
Set goals with the manager and identify the information, resources, and training needed to accomplish them.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Complete work accurately, professionally, and on time, maintaining high standards and meeting commitments.