Senior Manager, Grants and Donor Engagement
$70,000–$75,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Manage the full lifecycle of seven-figure foundation grants, including proposal preparation, submission, reporting, and renewal tracking in partnership with the CEO and fundraising professionals. Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals aligned with funder guidelines while coordinating with program and finance staff to gather required data, budgets, and narratives. Oversee the direct mail program by planning, drafting, and coordinating five annual initiatives, plus draft key communications from the CEO to major donors. Support donor engagement efforts around the International Convention by preparing materials and coordinating touchpoints. Maintain accurate records in the grants database and CRM, track deadlines, and send reminders to ensure compliance. Requires 3–5 years of grants management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and unrestricted U.S. work authorization.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in grants management, fundraising, non-profit development, or donor communications
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing, or related area of study
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
- Excellent writer and storyteller who can craft compelling grant proposals, donor messages, direct mail copy, and stewardship communications
- Highly organized and systems-oriented project manager who can track deadlines, send reminders, manage competing priorities, and keep multiple projects moving forward
- Comfortable using data, program outcomes, donor insights, and constituent stories to shape persuasive communications and demonstrate impact
- Collaborative partner who can gather information from colleagues, work with senior organizational leaders, and support fundraisers with clarity and follow-through
- Attend all major BBYO events including Staff Conference, and International Convention each year, as well as team retreats and other events as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Degree is preferred but not required
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