Glazer Children's Museum is seeking a mission-driven, warm, positive, and strategic relationship-builder to join the Development Team. As a key member of the GCM team, the Giving Manager will contribute to the strategic goals of the organization by building strong donor relationships. The primary responsibility of the Giving Manager is to assist with the execution of our fund development program with a focus on our grants and contracts portfolio. The ideal candidate for the Giving Manager will be a self-directed, strategic thinker, have a committed and can-do attitude, strong adherence to efficient and collaborative grants, proposals, project management, stewardship, and be a strong team player. They will be a data-driven development professional. They will have a passion for sharing our stories, mission, and impact with the community and donors.
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Chief Development Officer or their designee. This is a remote/in-office hybrid position, with an in office attendance requirement of at least three days a week for meetings, projects and/or events as scheduled. In person attendance is required for all fundraising events.
Essential Functions:
Portfolio & Project Management
Oversee the grant proposal development process, adhering to all donor timelines and requirements
Strategically forecast and identify new funders and grant funding opportunities across all private and public sources; maintaining an up-to-date pipeline
Coordinate donor proof of performance reporting ensuring accuracy in sharing donor impact through metrics and partnership deliverables
Oversee the completion and submission of all portions of grant reports, quarterly monitoring, and performance reports per individual donor requirements
Coordinate project planning and status meetings, budget set up, agreement development, assembling appropriate staffing, and communications with key internal and external partners
Effective management of tracking portfolio touchpoints, contact reports, and other documentation
Maintain database and files for all awards, agreements, contracts, and subcontracts, including reporting requirements and renewal deadlines
Track and maintain donor activity within a CRM database and Monday project management systems
Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to manage a portfolio of donor relationships, develop and coordinate grant funding proposals, donor outreach, and stewardship
Donor Relations & Communication
Cultivate strong relationships with donors to deepen engagement and increase support
Write and ensure post-gift stewardship, proof of performance reports, and donor acknowledgment letters are deployed in a timely manner.
Collaboration and Communication
Working together with a highly cross-functional team in planning, implementation, execution of programs, grants, and events.
Working with the entire development team to accomplish fiscal goals, including events, sponsorships, grants, and other activities.
Prepare data-based reports to measure progress, drive future success and develop suggestions to further the effectiveness of the group's engagement strategies.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports for marketing campaigns, mailing lists, and CEO requirements.
Serve as a liaison with the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial tracking and maintaining checks and balances.
Monitor and follow up on CRM entries monthly to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Non-Essential Functions:
This job description reflects essential functions but in no way proscribes or restricts the assignment of other tasks to this employee. This description may be changed and updated as management requires.
Qualifications and Education:
4+ years of experience in fundraising grant writing or professional writing
Advocate for equity, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity
Experience in donor portfolio management, donor relations, proposal development, and project administration
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Superior communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
Candidate will be an effective listener, strategist, and planner
A track record of building long-term donor relationships
Successful experience in grants and proposal management
Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external constituents
Proficiency with donor databases, google workspace, online donor management software, online project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to learn new systems and software
Coordination, administrative, organization, and follow-up skills/tasks must be consistently practiced