Feeding America
Manager of Foundation & Grant Relationships
Feeding America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Manager of Foundation & Grant Relationships
The Foundation and Grants Relationship Manager is on the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFO) team. This person will primarily focus on institutional relationships, balancing a portfolio of existing and new foundation and organization donors, along with select government funders. The Relationship Manager will steward partners through a moves management process and deepen connections to the mission of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. A successful candidate will be familiar with Chicago’s philanthropic landscape, possess strong networking skills, and have experience managing and advancing institutional partnerships, especially foundations. This role will work closely with the Director of Foundation Relations and Grants to significantly increase foundation, organization, and government revenue to support the expansion of key programs and new initiatives.Opportunity typeJobCategoryOtherJob responsibilitiesCultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of approximately 50-100 current and new foundation, organization or government partnersProactively coordinate activities and high-level communications to meet partner needsWork with colleagues across departments to drive and inform prospecting and partnership designWrite and/or collaborate on select presentations, proposals and reportsOrganize and participate in tours and site visits; prepare pre-meeting briefs for the teamAssist with planning and budgeting activities for the CFO team and participate in planning with the development teamTrack portfolio management activities in Stratus LiveParticipate in weekend and evening events as needed to advance the organization's philanthropic objectivesExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of experience and demonstrated success in development with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding institutional supportKnowledge & SkillsCommitted to organizational mission of providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communityWorking knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues and a thoughtfulness to the impact of hunger on Cook CountyDemonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple relationships efficiently and effectivelyExcellent communication skills including writingProficiency with MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookExperience with database management, a plus• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage• Employer-paid life and disability insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution• Generous paid time off• Parental leave• On-site gym• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program• $250 employee referral bonusThe Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 700 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions, and other partners – working to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy, and other innovative solutions.
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The Foundation and Grants Relationship Manager is on the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFO) team. This person will primarily focus on institutional relationships, balancing a portfolio of existing and new foundation and organization donors, along with select government funders. The Relationship Manager will steward partners through a moves management process and deepen connections to the mission of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. A successful candidate will be familiar with Chicago’s philanthropic landscape, possess strong networking skills, and have experience managing and advancing institutional partnerships, especially foundations. This role will work closely with the Director of Foundation Relations and Grants to significantly increase foundation, organization, and government revenue to support the expansion of key programs and new initiatives.Opportunity typeJobCategoryOtherJob responsibilitiesCultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of approximately 50-100 current and new foundation, organization or government partnersProactively coordinate activities and high-level communications to meet partner needsWork with colleagues across departments to drive and inform prospecting and partnership designWrite and/or collaborate on select presentations, proposals and reportsOrganize and participate in tours and site visits; prepare pre-meeting briefs for the teamAssist with planning and budgeting activities for the CFO team and participate in planning with the development teamTrack portfolio management activities in Stratus LiveParticipate in weekend and evening events as needed to advance the organization's philanthropic objectivesExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of experience and demonstrated success in development with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding institutional supportKnowledge & SkillsCommitted to organizational mission of providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communityWorking knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues and a thoughtfulness to the impact of hunger on Cook CountyDemonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple relationships efficiently and effectivelyExcellent communication skills including writingProficiency with MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookExperience with database management, a plus• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage• Employer-paid life and disability insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution• Generous paid time off• Parental leave• On-site gym• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program• $250 employee referral bonusThe Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 700 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions, and other partners – working to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy, and other innovative solutions.
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