Manager of Institutional Giving
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
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, and will oversee grant management, facilitate grantmaking and reports, manage logistics for events and meetings related to fundraising and stewardship, and oversee the administration of incoming gifts. The Manager of Institutional Giving 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. In addition, the Manager of Institutional Giving assists with general fundraising activities, including prospective and current donor research, preparation of briefs for donor meetings, donation and acknowledgment processing, communications, and event support. The Manager of Institutional Giving reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving. This is a full-time, year-round position. 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.
Roles & responsibilities
Grant Management (60%)
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
Development Admin (30%)
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
Prepare and submit grant agreements in a timely and accurate manner
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
Provide additional support to the Development Team, as needed or assigned
Events & Engagement (10%)
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
Assist in planning and communications with fundraising campaigns
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.