Grants Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Grants & Foundation Relations

• Oversee a portfolio of foundations tomaintain$1.4M+ funding annually with a goal of increasing funding by $100,000 or more within 12months through active prospecting of new foundation funders.

• Working withCity Year'snationalfoundation'steam, write strong grants that get funded 85% of the time.

• Working closely with the Managing Director of Development andapplyknowledge of organizational initiatives toidentify, research, and set strategies for grants and foundations that are prospects for CYC's initiatives.

• Ensure reports and letters of intent aresubmittedin a timely mannerto ensure ongoing funding

Strategy & Revenue Leadership

• Own and lead the overall strategy for thefoundation'srevenue stream, includinggoal-setting, forecasting, and performance tracking to ensure sustained growth.

• Partner with CYC leadership and national development staff to align foundation strategy with organizational priorities and multi-year planning

• Continuously evaluate and refine approach to foundation engagement using data insights, sector trends, and partner feedback to ensure CYCremainscompetitive and compelling in a shifting philanthropic landscape.

• Develop and present strategic revenue plans to senior leaders and the Board to drive shared accountability and partnership in advancing fundraising outcomes.

Cultivation and Stewardship

• Ensure the successful stewardship of current foundation donor relationships by managingappropriate frequencyof outreach, communication,appreciationand involvement.

• Work with staff and key stakeholders to develop,executeand evaluate strategies to engage institutional partners through outreach, education, invitations tospecial events, and personal contacts; support implementation of funded programs and initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communicationsdepartmentto create and implement communications and acknowledgement related to cultivation and stewardship of grants and foundation partners.

Development Operations

• Work with the Senior Manager of Development Operations to ensureaccuratetracking and reporting of institutional gifts and engagement using City Year's Salesforce CRM.

• Partner with the Senior Manager of Development Operations and other team members to hold regular prospecting, pipeline, revenue forecasting, andmovesmanagement meetings.

• Work closely with fellow Development team members to understand priorities and business goals and develop strategies to meet the organization's needs.

• Work with the development team toleverageevents to increase giving, such as City Year's Ripples of Hope fundraiser, service days (school beautification projects), and school visits for potential donors.

• Represent City Year at external and partner functions toestablishand deepen potential and current donor relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; five or more years of relevant work experience including knowledge of fundraising for non-profit or educationalorganizationspreferred.

• Strong knowledge base of all aspects of fundraising with a strong emphasis on individual giving programs.

• Experience working with foundations,identifyingprospects, and writing grant proposals

• Experience using donor/relationship management software to track donors,establishgoals, and generate reports (experience with Salesforce preferred).

• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America

• Criminal background historyclearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multipletasksand think critically.

• Passion for and understanding of City Year's work within the national service movement and education sphere.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office platformsrequired.

• City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstratedprojectmanagementcompetency.

• Highly ethical standards of professionalism and integrity.

• Ability to execute a strategic plan and motivate staff.

• Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.

COMPETENCIES -Tosucceed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:

• Communication: understands audience to deliver convincing and well-organized presentations;facilitateseffectivelyto moveinitiatives forward; usesbrandto convey mission and goals; coaches others.

• Team Leadership:successfully leads diverse teams of individuals to achieve results; setsprioritiesand appropriately delegates tasks; holds people accountable - proven ability to engage in cognitive conflict and hold staff accountable towards their performance goals.

• Decision Making/Judgment:understands and manages organizational decision-making, including integration across network/departments; effectively communicates, manages,owns,and champions decisions being implemented.

• Project Management: stafforganizes, prioritizes, tracks, and manages workflow and resources.

• Strategic Thinking andPlanning:develops and translates strategies intoobjectives, actionplans,and measurements, whichbuildthe capacity of the site/department.

• External Relationship Development: takes initiative inestablishingnew partnerships and external opportunities;abilityto secure commitments toorganization.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Local travelrequired,including tolocal partner schools and events,and toother City Year sites and national conferences

• Must have access to reliable transportation or the ability to navigate public transit

• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials (e.g., event supplies, training materials) up to ~20 lbs.

• Works a hybrid schedule, includingtypical 3-4days in-person, with occasional periods of longer in-person commitments

• Must have reliable internet access whenparticipatingin any required virtual meetings ortrainings

Required Applications Documents

A cover letter and resume must besubmittedto be considered for thisposition.Preferred resume formats will depict not only a candidate'sresponsibilities and job functions inpreviouswork, but will include specific, quantitativeresults whereapplicable.Additionalquantitative context around specific budget sizes, team sizes, or other work environment information will help City Year compare the scale of your work environment with our operations.