Summer Search
Foundation Relations Manager
Summer Search, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support. Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.THE OPPORTUNITY
Summer Search Boston is seeking a Foundation Relations Manager to drive our regional institutional fundraising. Joining a 4-member Boston development team, the Manager will advance a fundraising strategy to secure $750K - $1 million from a portfolio of foundation supporters (e.g. J.M.R. Barker Foundation, Balfour Foundation) and the development of new funders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and mission-driven team and play an important role in growing Summer Search’s impact in the Boston community.Specifically, the Foundation Relations Manager will:Manage and grow a portfolio of 30-40 foundation funders to achieve an annual fundraising goal of $750K - $1 million and contribute to the team’s overall success against a $3.5 million annual revenue target.Identify, research, qualify and cultivate new relationships with local private and family foundations. Identify and qualify new institutional prospects consistent with annual revenue goals.Establish and build relationships with foundation staff, partnering with Summer Search Boston’s Director of Development and Executive Director to deepen these relationships.Lead the creation of proposals, concept letters, grants, and reports.Collaborate with program staff to maintain a grants template and build compelling grant proposals and deliver timely funding reports.Partner with national development team and senior leadership to maximize opportunities and relationships for network-wide funding.
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Summer Search Boston is seeking a Foundation Relations Manager to drive our regional institutional fundraising. Joining a 4-member Boston development team, the Manager will advance a fundraising strategy to secure $750K - $1 million from a portfolio of foundation supporters (e.g. J.M.R. Barker Foundation, Balfour Foundation) and the development of new funders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and mission-driven team and play an important role in growing Summer Search’s impact in the Boston community.Specifically, the Foundation Relations Manager will:Manage and grow a portfolio of 30-40 foundation funders to achieve an annual fundraising goal of $750K - $1 million and contribute to the team’s overall success against a $3.5 million annual revenue target.Identify, research, qualify and cultivate new relationships with local private and family foundations. Identify and qualify new institutional prospects consistent with annual revenue goals.Establish and build relationships with foundation staff, partnering with Summer Search Boston’s Director of Development and Executive Director to deepen these relationships.Lead the creation of proposals, concept letters, grants, and reports.Collaborate with program staff to maintain a grants template and build compelling grant proposals and deliver timely funding reports.Partner with national development team and senior leadership to maximize opportunities and relationships for network-wide funding.
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