Grant and Donor Relations Manager

Scope of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Advancement, this position is responsible for the management of donor cultivation and grants. The position will support the organizations fundraising efforts with operational support, donor/data management systems for tracking and reporting, donor cultivation materials, and the grant process to include writing and reporting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Systems
1. Effective management of the donor database, donor records, tracking contributions, reporting,and maintaining accurate mailing lists through the database system.
2. Maintain files of internal, government agency, foundation, corporate and donor reports for theuse of advancement planning and grant development.
3. Maintain year to date funding records and able to adapt to identify other potentialfunding/funders to fill gaps.

Donor Cultivation
1. Actively solicit contributions of both small and major gifts through in-person meetings, annualgiving activities, online campaigns, and direct mail as agreed with the Director of Advancement.
2. Conduct research on individual, foundation and corporate donors when appropriate to assistBoard of Directors, Executive Director or Director of Advancement.
3. Manages and carries out ongoing donor cultivations through monthly Advancing Hope e-newsletter, and curated and customized communications to include coordinated social mediaand giving anniversary recognition.
4. Assist Advancement Team with annual events to ensure donor development and cultivation.

5.Other duties as assigned to support the advancement of Family Advocates goals to support themission.

Grant Writing & Development
1. Manages the grant process in full. LOIs, coordination and writing of applications,documentation, data collection, reporting, grant records management, coordinating funderrecognition via social media/website, etc.
2. Deadline oriented.
3. Responsible for working directly with program directors for input, needs, and content for grantapplications and data, outcomes, and impact for reports.
4. Customizes each grant application and report to match funders’ language and expectations.
5. Maintains grant report tracking protocols and calendar.
6. Actively researches new grant opportunities.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may supervise Advancement Staff in absence of the Director of Advancement. Additionally,
they may supervise interns in accordance with Family Advocates policies and procedures.
Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training interns; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform the position successfully:
• Three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferred
o Specifically, former fundraising or sales experience, preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve strategic and departmental goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with others
• Excellent communication, presentation and systems management skills
• Ability to organize tasks, information, and interactions toward accomplishment of established
goals
• Proven data management and grants management and reporting skills
• Self-starter and ability to sustain high level of activity with minimal supervision
Other qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain reliable and insured transportation as well as a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete and pass Idaho Supreme Court background check inclusive of national sex offender
registry and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Child Protection registry check.
This position is exempt (salary) and “at will” under Idaho law. This job description does not and shall not
be interpreted as an attempt to alter the at-will employment of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are
representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in
the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Family Advocates in an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any
kind. Family Advocates is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees
and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All
employment decisions at Family Advocates are based on business needs, job requirements, and
individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. Family Advocates will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this
classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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