Advancement Services Manager Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

In this role the successful incumbent will be accountable for meeting revenue and engagement targets by utilizing a blend of in-person and virtual meetings, along with various outreach methods like email communication. Your efforts will pave the way for identifying new opportunities for funding innovative programming, while also helping Northwest Harvest maintain and expand its services throughout Washington state.

This role continuously engages in cutting hunger rates in half by 2028 by securing institutional support from partners that are committed to creating a more equitable food system in Washington state.  Your work will not only drive financial goals but also significantly contribute to our broader mission of food justice and community well-being. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship Management

• Promotes, manages, and expands Northwest Harvest’s relationships with institutional partners across Washington state
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for funders, fostering ongoing engagement, recognition, and renewal. Develop and implement strategies that align funding opportunities with Northwest Harvest’s strategic priorities
• In collaboration with the Advancement team, create and maintain solid, respectful relationships with corporate partners
• Ensure timely and transparent communication with institutional partners and report regularly on partnership strategy and status
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand and deepen partnerships with existing institutional supporters
• Research and qualify new corporate prospects whose values align with Northwest Harvest’s mission and equity-based approach

People Management & Leadership

• Supervise and support the Corporate Relations Manager, providing regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-centered work culture aligned with Northwest Harvest’s values
• Set clear goals and expectations for direct reports and ensure alignment with team and organizational priorities
• Coordinate workload and capacity across the team to meet strategic deadlines and support cross-functional initiatives
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Director of Community Philanthropy and Director of Public Funded Partnerships and other Advancement leaders, contributing to long-term planning and revenue growth strategies
• Assesses future needs to hire and manage contract grant writers as applicable

Proposal Development

• Contribute to proposal strategy development and lead the implementation of an annual plan for cultivating, soliciting, and recognizing institutional donors
• Assist the DCP in setting fundraising goals annually
• Work with the Director of Finance, Finance Team, and other staff members to create project-specific and general operating budgets for proposals
• Identify and evaluate new institutional funding prospects that align with organizational strategy and provide strategic recommendations to advance organizational goals and maximize funding impact
• Utilizing Salesforce, maintaining accurate calendar of grants and reporting deadlines and all relevant interactions with funders

Grants and Fundraising Request Management 

• Builds and nurtures relationships with institutional partners to identify shared value opportunities and secure support through grant applications, sponsorships, cause marketing, and employee engagement programs
• Maintains grant oversight by overseeing the status of grants and funding requests, and forecasting and tracking goals and budgets for the Advancement team
• Ensure all submission deadlines and reporting requirements are met, including narrative and financial reports
• Provide monthly updates to DCP and Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) on status of grants and institutional revenue
• Works to gather timely updates on grant deliverables, outcomes, and impact narratives
• Stay current with trends and issues in the fields of grant-making specifically and philanthropy generally
• Create and maintain Northwest Harvest proposal boilerplate language, such as organizational background information and program descriptions
• Manage relationships with external funders and support site visits or presentations as needed
• Provides narrative detail on Social Service/Northwest Harvest outcomes for grantors
• Communicates with the DCP and CAO regarding the spending of funds and ensures that funds are allocated properly in a timely manner
• Works with Advancement Specialist and future contract grant writers to develop and maintain all grant agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) pertaining to grant awards
• Ensures compliance with sponsor, federal, state, county, city laws and regulations
• Ensures all expenditures are allowable within grant restrictions and regulations

General 

• Act as a goodwill ambassador and liaison between foundation and Northwest Harvest Advancement team and act as a professional goodwill ambassador representing the agency in the communities we serve
• Participate in cross functional teams and other activities as requested

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact