Grants & Institutional Giving Manager

The Council on Recovery • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Council on Recovery is seeking an experienced Grants & Institutional Giving Manager to support institutional fundraising efforts through grant management, donor communications, and strategic fundraising initiatives. This role involves working directly with the Director of Development & Communications to develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies for foundations, institutional funders, and corporate partners throughout the fundraising cycle. The position requires identifying new funding opportunities, preparing high-quality grant proposals and reports, managing deadlines, and maintaining a comprehensive grants pipeline. It also involves developing persuasive written appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials, assisting with special event fundraising, and leading the coordination of grant materials through collaboration with various internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent follow-through
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, relationship-oriented, and comfortable engaging with donors, board members, and community stakeholders
• Critical thinker with strong emotional intelligence and discretion
• Proven experience in donor cultivation, grant writing, and fundraising communications
• Functional knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar donor management software
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience with proven and measurable results
• 3-5 years of experience writing grants, donor solicitations, and related communications
• Experience in major gifts fundraising, securing gifts at the $100,000+ level
• Experience creating and implementing fundraising campaigns
• Experience in relationship building and management
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed for events and organizational activities

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies for foundations, institutional funders, and corporate partners throughout the fundraising cycle.
• Identify new funding opportunities and leverage relationships with foundation trustees and corporate leaders.
• Prepare high-quality, compelling, and accurate grant proposals and reports while managing deadlines and deliverables.
• Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports in accordance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive grants pipeline, using appropriate software to track donor data activity, communications, deadlines, and other relevant information.
• Participate in external meetings and engagements with foundation and corporate partners.
• Develop persuasive written appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials for a variety of fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Assist with special event fundraising as needed with written solicitations, gift procurement, and event execution.
• Lead the coordination of all required grant materials through timely and effective collaboration with the development team, program staff, accounting department, board members, and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level