FUNCTION – SCOPE STATEMENT:

Responsible for writing compelling letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations and corporations as well as key components of public fundraising. Research foundation and corporate funding prospects; develop and write grant proposals; track and acknowledge grants; gather data and write stewardship and metrics reports for donors; and provide direct support to the Development Team as needed.

MAJOR JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate a significant portion of the budgeted foundation and corporation fundraising goals from institutional sources on an annual basis.
• Assist with cultivation of prospective institutional donors, serve as prospect manager for portfolio of donors.
• Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports in Raiser’s Edge, managing deadlines for the Foundations and Corporations Teams. Manage restricted and unrestricted grant proposals. Assist with compiling information for and writing LOIs and proposals for larger grants as needed.
• Become content expert on BGCGH programs and expected outcomes. Continuously maintain updated, accurate, high-quality template proposal language and general information bank for use by Development Team and others.
• Work closely with Programs /Operations team to develop meaningful grant proposals, track outcomes, and report on grant results. Communicate reporting requirements to Development, Operations, Finance and Club staff in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Finance team to develop budgets for proposals, anticipating reporting requirements throughout the grant period.
• Create and coordinate exceptional stewardship content with Relationship Managers for institutional donors, beyond required reporting, including the development and implementation of regular stewardship mailings, site visits and other stewardship activities.
• Update fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) with relevant donor information and track proposals and actions.

• Manage communication with Finance, Programs and Operations staff to ensure fulfillment of grant expectations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Clubs, actively support staff in local grant writing efforts, identify new funding opportunities, and tracking in Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Club activities, programs and outcomes.
• Assist with events managed by Development team, and other events as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.