La2050
Manager of Institutional Giving
La2050, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff. To learn more about the Partnership, our mission, and how we approach our goals, please visit our website.
About this job
The Partnership is seeking a self-motivated and results-driven Manager of Institutional Giving to provide strategic support in its private and public fundraising efforts. The Manager of Institutional Giving will serve as a key member of the organization’s Development Team, overseeing grant management, facilitating grantmaking and reports, managing logistics for events and meetings related to fundraising and stewardship, and overseeing the administration of incoming gifts. The Manager will act as a liaison between the Development, Finance, and Program Teams, creating consistent lines of communication to ensure the Partnership delivers on the goals, objectives, and activities outlined in grant proposals, while also sharing the Partnership’s impact with funders by submitting reports in a timely manner. This is a full-time, year-round position. The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and our home office. The Manager of Institutional Giving will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward strategic and mission-aligned grant opportunities. Manage the grant writing and submission process, including writing grant proposals, developing grant budgets, and compiling supplemental materials such as organizational and school-site data and financial information. Oversee grant agreements, reporting, and documentation, ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements. Implement and monitor grant management tracking and calendar systems to ensure timely and accurate submissions to funders. Oversee the facilitation of grants across teams and functions through meeting facilitation, project management, and cross-team communication. Maintain an organized electronic filing system for all aspects of the grants cycle, including grant application materials, agreements and disbursements, correspondence with funders, and program materials related to grants. Collaborate with the Finance Team to oversee tracking of grant funding and allocation to award budgets. Support donor prospecting through research on mission-aligned foundations, corporations, and individuals with giving potential. Oversee Development Team data management, including grant awards, proposals, and contact information of funders, donors, and prospective donors. Generate donor acknowledgement letters and other correspondence, as needed. Maintain internal financial records related to funding and collaborate with the Finance Team on financial reconciliation and the annual audit. Prepare presentations, briefing documents, and other materials for fundraising meetings. Keep informed of best practices in philanthropy and fundraising, and implement improvements to the Partnership’s grants management process, systems, and overall fundraising strategies. Assist with Development and fundraising-related website and newsletter updates. Support project management and day-of logistics for fundraising events, corporate events, and donor meetings, including school visits and days of service. Represent the Partnership while engaging with foundations, corporations, and other nonprofits. Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, or related field of work. Previous experience with grant writing, solicitation, management, and reporting is strongly preferred. Experience with data collection and integration into the grant cycle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly. Excellent organization and coordination skills with high attention to detail. Strong project management skills required and experience using project management tools (ex: Asana, Trello, Monday). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in database management is a plus (The Partnership uses Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT). Adaptable with shifting priorities and competing demands. Ability to work collaboratively across differences in work styles and skill sets. Strong computer and technology skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to travel between school sites and Partnership home office. Spanish language fluency (spoken and written), preferred. Working understanding of K-12 public education sector, preferred. A deep belief in the power of our communities, as well as the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values. A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members. A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth. To apply
Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link. Research shows that women and individuals from systemically marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications. While this job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements to be successful in this role, the Partnership is committed to considering all applicants who are passionate about our mission and can see themselves excelling in this role – including those with diverse and non-traditional work experience. For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.
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The Partnership is seeking a self-motivated and results-driven Manager of Institutional Giving to provide strategic support in its private and public fundraising efforts. The Manager of Institutional Giving will serve as a key member of the organization’s Development Team, overseeing grant management, facilitating grantmaking and reports, managing logistics for events and meetings related to fundraising and stewardship, and overseeing the administration of incoming gifts. The Manager will act as a liaison between the Development, Finance, and Program Teams, creating consistent lines of communication to ensure the Partnership delivers on the goals, objectives, and activities outlined in grant proposals, while also sharing the Partnership’s impact with funders by submitting reports in a timely manner. This is a full-time, year-round position. The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and our home office. The Manager of Institutional Giving will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward strategic and mission-aligned grant opportunities. Manage the grant writing and submission process, including writing grant proposals, developing grant budgets, and compiling supplemental materials such as organizational and school-site data and financial information. Oversee grant agreements, reporting, and documentation, ensuring compliance with individual grant requirements. Implement and monitor grant management tracking and calendar systems to ensure timely and accurate submissions to funders. Oversee the facilitation of grants across teams and functions through meeting facilitation, project management, and cross-team communication. Maintain an organized electronic filing system for all aspects of the grants cycle, including grant application materials, agreements and disbursements, correspondence with funders, and program materials related to grants. Collaborate with the Finance Team to oversee tracking of grant funding and allocation to award budgets. Support donor prospecting through research on mission-aligned foundations, corporations, and individuals with giving potential. Oversee Development Team data management, including grant awards, proposals, and contact information of funders, donors, and prospective donors. Generate donor acknowledgement letters and other correspondence, as needed. Maintain internal financial records related to funding and collaborate with the Finance Team on financial reconciliation and the annual audit. Prepare presentations, briefing documents, and other materials for fundraising meetings. Keep informed of best practices in philanthropy and fundraising, and implement improvements to the Partnership’s grants management process, systems, and overall fundraising strategies. Assist with Development and fundraising-related website and newsletter updates. Support project management and day-of logistics for fundraising events, corporate events, and donor meetings, including school visits and days of service. Represent the Partnership while engaging with foundations, corporations, and other nonprofits. Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, or related field of work. Previous experience with grant writing, solicitation, management, and reporting is strongly preferred. Experience with data collection and integration into the grant cycle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly. Excellent organization and coordination skills with high attention to detail. Strong project management skills required and experience using project management tools (ex: Asana, Trello, Monday). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in database management is a plus (The Partnership uses Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT). Adaptable with shifting priorities and competing demands. Ability to work collaboratively across differences in work styles and skill sets. Strong computer and technology skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to travel between school sites and Partnership home office. Spanish language fluency (spoken and written), preferred. Working understanding of K-12 public education sector, preferred. A deep belief in the power of our communities, as well as the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values. A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members. A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth. To apply
Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link. Research shows that women and individuals from systemically marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications. While this job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements to be successful in this role, the Partnership is committed to considering all applicants who are passionate about our mission and can see themselves excelling in this role – including those with diverse and non-traditional work experience. For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.
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