Manager, Foundation Relations and Grants
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children · NY, US
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About the Role
Spence-Chapin is seeking an experienced Foundation Relations and Grants Manager to own a fast-moving portfolio of grants, manage day-to-day operations, and support the Senior Director and Development team. The successful candidate understands tight deadlines and can work with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage all stages of the grant lifecycle, including identifying prospects, preparing outreach, and securing and preparing for meetings.
- Draft and write letters of inquiry and proposals.
- Manage the grant upon award, including all attendant operational work.
- Research and review existing and prospective funders, identify their priorities and previous grantmaking, and make connections to Spence-Chapin’s program priorities.
- Contribute ideas for potential funding pitches.
- Partner with the finance department and relevant program teams to develop proposal budgets and ensure timely, complete financial reporting to donors.
- Track payments of grants and awards, including execution of payment requests.
- Support the Senior Director in portfolio support, maintaining grants data integrity in Raiser’s Edge, database and measuring progress, maintaining calendars, and developing grants management tools.
- Provide as-needed portfolio and Development department support.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Senior Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of foundations and grants experience.
Skills
- Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or a comparable CRM.
- Experience with grant writing and foundation management.
- Experience with pulling reports and analyzing data to improve strategies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with donor foundation research software such as DonorSearch, Foundation Center, or Wealth Engine.
- Familiarity with tools such as iWave, RelSci, and Foundation Directory Online.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience editing and copy-editing.
- Superb organizational and process management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to think creatively and collaboratively.
- Formidable work ethic and high energy level, with ability to multitask effectively.
- Exemplary team player with professional demeanor and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated success grant writing, funder research and project management.
- Experience with day-to-day operations.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years of foundations and grants experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience)
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000-$80,000
Benefits
- Full health benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- HRA & FSA plans
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Commuter benefits
About the Company
- Spence-Chapin is a non-profit organization based in New York City that has been providing adoption services and adoption support for more than 115 years.
- At Spence-Chapin, we believe that every child deserves a family, and we work tirelessly to advocate for children in need of a permanent, loving home.
- Over our history, Spence-Chapin has served more than 30,000 children, women, and families through our main program areas: Comprehensive Domestic and International Adoption Programs; Birth Parent Services; Family & Community Support Services; and International Humanitarian Aid through programs like our Granny Program to support children living in orphanages overseas.
- We find joy in celebrating each other, our co-workers, and our clients.
- Everyone is treated with respect and dignity to strengthen the vibrancy of our community.
- We celebrate a culture of excellence, inclusivity, compassion, flexibility, and support.
- Being part of the Spence-Chapin team is being part of a legacy, which for more than 115 years has provided critical services to children, women, and families around the world.