Foundation Relations Manager

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Foundation Relations Manager to join a local non-profit that provides support to families dealing with acute medical concerns. The Foundation Giving Manager will build strategic relationships with individual and corporate foundations, secure grants, collaborate with leadership to develop stewardship plans, and help with developing a strategic vision for foundation giving. Responsibilities Include: Write and develop grant proposals, project concepts, and reports Proactively identify foundation prospects with the capacity for awards of $100k Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders at foundations Develop and implement stewardship plans Track and manage grant applications and progress Attend and represent the non-profit at events Qualifications Include: Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experience in foundation or corporate fundraising Stewardship and grant writing experience required Knowledge of local foundations helpful Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce strongly preferred Strong public speaking and presentation skills Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation. The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients. To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com .