DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION RELATIONS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FUNCTION – SCOPE STATEMENT: Responsible for writing compelling letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations. Research foundation prospects; develop and write grant proposals; manage application process; track and acknowledge grants; gather data and write stewardship and metrics reports for donors; and provide direct support to the Development Team as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 7 years of grant writing experience, including proposal, report, and budget development.
Proven track record of raising $2M+ annually.
Knowledge of and involvement with Greater Houston area foundations.
Experience with foundation cultivation and stewardship efforts.
Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills.
Willingness to accept constructive feedback during the draft phase of the proposal.
The ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and pay attention to detail is critical.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with staff across diverse functions, including Finance, Operations, and direct service.
Capacity to work well independently and take initiative, as well as to collaborate with colleagues and work as a team.
Flexibility – candidate should be willing and able to adapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities and to work occasional evenings as events and project deadlines dictate.
Commitment to mission.
Eagerness to join a quick-paced, energetic development team.
Willingness to travel between the Main Office and local Clubs.
Proficiency with Microsoft OS; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate a significant portion of the budgeted foundation fundraising goal from institutional sources on an annual basis.
Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects while researching and identifying new potential funding sources, both local and national; present new prospects and suggest next steps.
Assist with cultivation of prospective foundation donors, serve as relationship manager for portfolio of donors.
Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports in Raiser’s Edge, managing deadlines for foundations. Manage restricted and unrestricted grant proposals. Assist with compiling information for, and writing LOIs and proposals, for non-foundation grants as needed.
Become content expert on BGCGH programs and expected outcomes. Continuously maintain updated, accurate, high-quality template proposal language and general information bank for use by Development Team and others.
Work closely with Programs and Operations Teams to develop meaningful grant proposals, track outcomes, and report on grant results. Communicate reporting requirements to Development, Programs, Operations, Finance and Club staff in a timely manner.
Work closely with Finance team to develop budgets for proposals, anticipating reporting requirements throughout the grant period.
Provide exceptional stewardship to foundation donors, beyond required reporting, including the development and implementation of regular stewardship mailings, site visits and other stewardship activities.
Update fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) with relevant donor information and track proposals and actions.
Manage communication with Finance, Programs, and Operations staff to ensure fulfillment of grant expectations and reporting requirements.
Maintain ongoing communication with Clubs, actively support staff in local grant writing efforts, identify new funding opportunities, and track in Raiser’s Edge.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Club activities, programs, and outcomes.
Assist with events managed by the Development team, and other events as needed.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.