Manager, Foundation Account Relationship
About The Position
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe every young person deserves access to experiences and opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Our national team partners with local Clubs across the country to create safe, supportive environments where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Joining BGCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and impact. Our people are united by purpose and committed to empowering youth and strengthening communities nationwide. About the Role BGCA is seeking a Relationship Manager, Foundation Account Relationships to support and steward a portfolio of strategic foundation partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and priorities. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, grant stewardship, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Foundation Account Relationships, the Relationship Manager will help lead the execution of complex grant deliverables, support foundation engagement and renewal efforts, and ensure seamless coordination across internal stakeholders and external partners. This is an ideal opportunity for a relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys translating strategy into action. The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, donor stewardship experience, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across multiple functions and audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing foundation, donor, or major gifts relationships
- Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional partnerships with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated success supporting grant stewardship, donor reporting, and partnership execution
- Strong understanding of grant compliance, budgeting, stewardship, and donor-centered fundraising practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database systems; Salesforce experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience working collaboratively across geographically dispersed or matrixed teams preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the management and stewardship of a portfolio of medium- to high-level foundation partnerships totaling $15M+ alongside the lead fundraiser and cross-functional partners
- Serve as a key point of contact for foundation partners to ensure a high-quality experience, strong communication, and successful execution of grant commitments
- Help create and implement customized stewardship plans that deepen relationships and expand opportunities for engagement
- Support grant renewal efforts and annual fundraising goals, including coordinating proposal development and formal requests ranging from $1M–$3M annually
- Manage the execution of grant deliverables outlined within funding agreements and ensure commitments are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate internal stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of partnership outcomes
- Support the administration of pass-through grants to local Club organizations, including agreements, kick-off meetings, reporting, financial monitoring, and deliverable tracking
- Ensure all partnership activities, engagement touchpoints, and updates are accurately maintained within CRM systems
- Facilitate annual account planning processes, including project timelines, stewardship strategies, budgets, metrics, and activation plans
- Monitor partnership budgets and financial performance while identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for optimization
- Track program metrics and analyze partnership performance to support reporting and strategic recommendations
- Lead or support internal and external meetings, presentations, and briefings related to partnership execution and growth
- Partner with communications and marketing teams to identify storytelling opportunities that showcase grant impact across the Movement and philanthropic community
- Build strong working relationships across BGCA departments to support strategic initiatives and successful project outcomes
- Contribute to broader Resource Development team priorities and pipeline-building efforts that support organizational growth and sustainability
Benefits
- substantial and comprehensive total rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
