Institutional Giving Manager
Philanthropy | Hybrid in San Diego, CA | Full Time | From $90,000 to $105,000 per year
Are you a leader energized at the prospect of developing, prioritizing, designing and implementing new strategies and best practices?
Are you interested in a position that will allow you to flourish in a mission-oriented, data and process driven environment that makes a positive impact in our community?
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Institutional Giving Manager
$90,000 -$105,000 DOE
Come work at Voices for Children and be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families in our community and takes pride in serving our children with the highest level of excellence and care. Voices for Children is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for San Diego and Riverside Counties.
Voices for Children is a respected, local nonprofit organization focused on fulfilling our mission to advocate for the needs of children in foster care. We consistently ranked in the top three CASA programs out of 1,000 nationwide. At Voices for Children, you will enjoy a friendly, warm culture with the following generous benefits:
- 12 vacation days to start
- 13 paid holidays
- 5 additional days of paid time off after Christmas Day through New Year’s Day
- Medical (one plan is free)
- Dental (free HMO option)
- Voluntary Vision Plan
- Acupuncture & Chiropractic care available with medical plans
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible spending account (Health & Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403b plans for retirement savings (Traditional & Roth)
- 403b 3% employer contribution (fully vested)
- A welcoming work environment
POSITION OVERVIEW
Voices for Children is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for San Diego and Riverside Counties. The Institutional Giving Manager reports directly to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and works to achieve VFC’s fundraising goals by securing financial resources from foundations, corporations and government sources. This position is responsible for developing and stewarding key relationships with institutional funders, working with program staff to articulate VFC programs to donors; researching and writing grants; managing grants reporting and administration; and supervising two full-time staff: the Grant Writer and Grants Coordinator. In addition, this position will assist with other VFC writing as necessary.
The Institutional Giving Manager should be prepared to handle matters confidentially and with the strictest security when the need arises, whether the items are labeled confidential or not. This employee must work as a committed member of the Voices for Children team.
The successful candidate will be a compelling and engaging writer, strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and self-starter with exceptional organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
As the Institutional Giving Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Grants
- Write and submit grant proposals and reports (a team of 3 completes as many as 150 annually) and serve as a liaison between VFC and institutional funders.
- Present accurate information to potential funders and ensure that proposals match funders’ requirements prior to submission; during review process, maintain contact with funders and submit additional information if required.
- Maintain master files on grants; manage preparation of monthly grants reports for Board of Directors and other reports for President/CEO or Chief Philanthropy Officer as requested.
- Conduct research to identify new funders that might have an interest in VFC.
- After grants are awarded, manage and track reporting deadlines and write and submit reports to funders. Work with the Grants Coordinator to ensure VFC is compliant with all government contracts.
- Supervise ongoing grants schedule for application and reporting deadlines and maintain grants calendars.
- Write/edit other department materials such as annual fund letters, annual report, or stewardship letters.
- Work closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to track fundraising goals throughout the fiscal year.
- Represent Voices for Children in the community as requested, including public speaking as funders may request, as well as grants site visits.
- Provide support for donor recognition events, and other stewardship activities.
- Provides direct supervision and oversight for the Grants Officer and the Grants Coordinator.
- Conducts written, annual performance goals and evaluations for direct reports.
The successful applicant to this position will meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Three to Four years of experience in grants fundraising.
- Strong drive and aptitude for strategic thinking, planning, and executing new strategies and best practices.
- Visionary thinking, analytical skills, effective communication, and strong leadership qualities, all crucial for driving organizational growth and navigating complex challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to engage and interact effectively and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., institutional funding representatives, Board members, volunteer leaders, donors, and other constituencies).
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with a broad group of stakeholders.
- Good negotiation and mediation skills.
- Flexibility and ability to manage different projects concurrently, often under pressure
- Adaptable and open to change, pivoting strategies quickly in response to new information or unexpected challenges
- Detail-oriented with Excellent organizational, time-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage time efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with other staff while maintain standards of confidentiality and discretion, and
- Experience in the use of basic office equipment and productivity software (primarily Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM programs.
- Meet all screening requirements as set forth in the California Rules of Court, Rule 5.655.
- 3 - 4 years of experience in grants fundraising.
- Experience using Raiser’s Edge by Blackbaud.
- Experience using fundraising databases and search engines (e.g., the Foundation Center, Lexis, Google).
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills coupled with experience writing in a professional capacity (e.g., grant-writing, creating marketing content, or other writing for persuasive purposes).
- Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in southern California.
- A proven track records of increasing revenue year over year for a growing program.
COMPENSATION, WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE
$90,000 - 105,000 DOE
This is an exempt, remote-based position. Standard work week is 40 hours; however, employees are expected to work any additional time necessary to meet deadlines and complete assignments. Evenings and weekends may be required. Additional hours are not subject to overtime pay. The VFC office shall be open for business during the following hours, except as hereinafter noted: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coverage at the office by the program and office staff shall be according to such schedule as developed by the President/CEO. Daily travel throughout San Diego is required; some travel to Riverside County is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Able to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull items up to 15 lbs.
- Able to regularly bend and stoop
- Able to constantly sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day).
- Able to constantly sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours at a time / 7 hours per day.
- Able to consistently speak into and use a telephone for long periods of time.
- Able to consistently operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
Work Environment
- Mission-oriented, data and process driven environment
- Professional work environment
- Small team environment
- Fast paced working with multi-level distractions
Special Conditions
- Able to regularly work extended hours as needed, including nights and weekends during special even
- Able to drive throughout San Diego County daily.
- Able to drive throughout Riverside County occasionally.
HOW TO APPLY
Please go to the following link and click “Apply for this Job” to apply: https://jsco.re/gn54g
No phone calls, please. Position open immediately and will remain open until filled.
NOTE: Your application should include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
EEO Statement
Voices for Children (VFC) is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization whose staff and volunteers value, represent, and serve individuals of diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, and abilities. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”
We embrace the guiding principle that all children should be safe, have a permanent home, and have an opportunity to thrive. Inclusivity and equity are essential components of the advocacy for and protection of the children and families we serve. In order to provide high quality advocacy and serve the best of interests of children, we are similarly committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate and value our differences and are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment.