Foundation Manager of Corporate Philanthropy

The Night Ministry is a Chicago based organization whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support, and health care to members of our community who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. We've successfully provided these lifesaving services for 45 plus years, everyday providing a lifeline to our most vulnerable neighbors. We serve everyone without concern for race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. With an open heart, we compassionately accept each individual as they are and work alongside them to advocate for their immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming our shared humanity.

As a member of The Night Ministry team, you can look forward to engaging and compelling work, building dynamic professional relationships with staff, volunteers, and our broad base of supporters. While also knowing you are making a meaningful impact on those who we serve.

Join our growing team and collaborate closely with staff partners and dedicated supporters to amplify the impact and work of The Night Ministry. As the Foundation Manager of Corporate Philanthropy, you will promote the mission and programs of The Night Ministry by identifying foundation and corporate funders and cultivating relationships with them.

This role demands proactive engagement in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift donors across individuals, corporations, and foundations. You'll lead a Corporate Philanthropy Partners program, ensuring timely submission of grant proposals and reports. Crucially, you'll foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external. Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the FMCP will structure our efforts to meet annual foundation and corporate philanthropy goals.
Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Leadership: Lead fundraising efforts for The Night Ministry, including grant writing, report creation, and relationship management with foundations, corporations, and congregations.
• Operational Planning: Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement to develop and implement operational plans for fundraising, aiming for $3.3 million in revenue.
• Grant Management: Work with program staff to fulfill grant reporting needs and update proposal templates annually.
• Content Management: Ensure grant content is accurate, clear, and aligned with donor interests to effectively communicate the organization's mission.
• Calendar Management: Manage the grant solicitation and reporting calendar and conduct research to identify potential funding sources.
• Representation: Serve as a passionate advocate for the organization when meeting with funders.
• Communication: Maintain open channels of communication with the VP of Advancement and program staff to address needs, issues, and opportunities.
• Reporting: Facilitate comprehensive reporting processes for the Advancement team and oversee the annual report process for private grants.
• Equity Commitment: Uphold the organization's commitment to racial equity in all aspects of work.
• Collaboration: Contribute to department-wide projects as needed and attend relevant meetings.
• Resource Utilization: Utilize institutional resources to effectively manage donors, prospects, and volunteers.
• Prospect Research: Conduct research to identify prospects for major gifts and develop strategies to match their interests with fundraising priorities.
• Stewardship: Collaborate on stewardship initiatives and oversee staff hiring, training, and development.
• Adaptability: Adapt to additional duties as required by the organization's needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of foundation and corporate philanthropy, including trends and funding communities.
• Proven success in relationship-building, donor cultivation, and securing support from foundations and corporations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management, prioritization, and meeting grant deadlines.
• Ability to articulate funding needs persuasively.
• Skilled in analyzing financial data and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organization and time management abilities essential.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and driving fundraising success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Compensation Range: $75,000-85,000

Additional Information:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Benefits: Full-time staff are entitled to full benefits after 30 days of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

Work Environment: The Night Ministry does offer flexible remote work on a case-by-case basis. Up to 1 to 2 days of remote work can be scheduled per week with your direct supervisor. You would be expected to work general office hours between 9am to 5pm.

The Night Ministry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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