Senior Manager, Proposal Development and Reporting

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Proposal Development & Reporting, will be a key member of the Institutional Partnerships team, reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships. This role is responsible for developing compelling, high-quality proposals and producing clear, persuasive reports and donor collateral that showcase the impact of the Capital Area Food Bank’s work to corporate and foundation donors. The Senior Manager will help CAFB raise a minimum of $10M annually by developing powerful, well-crafted proposals tailored to institutional donors and producing timely, accurate, and persuasive reports that demonstrate impact and drive renewals. In this role, the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with internal program and finance teams to align narratives with data and outcomes. They will also draft correspondence, proposals, and reports on behalf of senior leadership and manage deadlines to ensure the timely submission of reports and materials. Additionally, the Senior Manager will monitor trends in the regional and national fundraising landscape to identify emerging opportunities in order to help build CAFB’s prospect and donor pipeline. This role is central to advancing CAFB’s revenue goals through excellent writing, thoughtful donor correspondence, and strong project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in grant writing, presentations, partnership development, and institutional fundraising, with a strong track record of success with foundations and/or corporations
Demonstrated ability to write compelling proposals and reports tailored to diverse funders
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint
Strong commitment to social justice and genuine desire to serve the Greater Washington region
High integrity and moral character, supporting the mission, philosophy, policies, and ideals of the Capital Area Food Bank

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead the writing and production of high-quality, customized proposals, LOIs, and concept papers (including written documents and decks) for corporate and foundation donors, ranging from mid-size to multi-million-dollar requests.
Help to steward CAFB’s relationships with 20–40 foundation and corporate donors, by ensuring consistent, high-quality written materials and touchpoints.
Collaborate with development staff, program staff, finance, and grants management to gather and integrate data, narratives, and budget details into compelling donor-centered proposals.
Manage workflows for all proposals, including intake, task assignments and tracking.
Maintain and expand CAFB’s proposal content library, developing boilerplate language and knowledge resources to streamline writing and ensure consistency across materials.
Proofread and edit proposals and other fundraising-related materials to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with CAFB’s voice.
Draft interim and final donor reports that highlight impact, outcomes, and alignment with funder expectations.
Review, edit, and refine fundraising-related communications, including newsletters, invitations, stewardship letters, and other materials to ensure factual accuracy and alignment with fundraising messaging and partnership narratives.
Provide writing and editing support for stewardship touchpoints, donor updates, and cultivation communications.
Draft correspondence and proposals on behalf of senior leaders, ensuring consistent messaging and a high level of polish.
Stay informed on trends in foundation and corporate funding as well as on community issues that may impact CAFB or create opportunities for funding.
Research and stay aware of potential regional and national funding opportunities for CAFB, helping to build the institutional prospect pipeline.
Support the team by effectively managing your workload, planning and prioritizing activities, and developing structures and tools to achieve team goals.
Model the behavior you wish to see in others; energize the people around you, foster engagement, and create a trusting atmosphere.