Grants and Corporate Partnerships Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Our Mission

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.

At SIFF We Value… Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

SIFF is committed to being an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. We strive to provide an environment that encourages inclusive experiences for all our audiences, volunteers, artists, staff, and greater community. To create inclusivity and belonging, SIFF expects everyone participating in our events to uphold and embrace this commitment.

SIFF has a stated commitment Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ)

We believe that our mission-centered work to create and share space for community bears a responsibility to be fiercely inclusive of communities that have long been systematically marginalized and excluded. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. Our strategic commitment means that we approach our work through an RESJ “lens,” to ensure we are centering RESJ principles through our work.

About the Position

The Grants & Corporate Partnerships Manager contributes to the success of SIFF by implementing the organization’s development strategy to secure philanthropic and sponsored support from corporate, foundation, government, and organization sources. This position will focus on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of institutional supporters. A successful candidate will be able to contribute with effective approaches, collaborate with staff colleagues across departments, and steward key relationships. This position reports to the Director of Advancement and works closely with the Advancement team to help reach an annual contributed income goal of $3.4 million.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Fundraising, Relationship Management and Stewardship (60%)

• Manage a portfolio of government, foundation and corporate prospects and funders, shaping and executing engagement strategies, including all stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; serve as a point of contact for those institutions and companies seeking to build a relationship with SIFF
• Write and prepare compelling proposals and funding requests to secure gifts, report on progress, and steward the relationships through in-person meetings, engagement activities, and tours
• Ensure that proposals address the specific interests and priorities of each company or funder and align with SIFF’s mission and Community Centric Fundraising principles
• Review guidelines for all proposals and reports to make sure all  submissions are accurately formatted and include all required information, including budgets and materials
• Coordinate with colleagues in order to solicit timely and appropriate input/review of grant proposals prior to submission deadlines
• Develop thoughtful stewardship as part of a holistic strategy for each partner and manage reporting, deliverables, and benefit fulfillment by working collaboratively with marketing, communications, engagement, festival, operations, and education teams

Pipeline Development (20%)

• Support pipeline development by seeking opportunities to identify and establish new relationships while expanding on existing relationships
• Manage the grant and sponsor proposal calendar. Maintain the current pipeline to reflect all proposal activity.
• Complete impact and wrap reports to partners by working with the program and operations teams to collect data, youth  impact stories, and Finance for financial reporting requirements. 
• Work with the Director of Advancement to manage donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategy for partnerships. Track current funding cycles and renewal processes and ensure stewardship to guarantee continued funding
• Conduct targeted research to identify new institutional and corporate funders and help  grow the existing portfolio to ensure that SIFF maintains a diverse portfolio of partners for its diverse programs
• Monitor trends in foundation and corporate philanthropy and sponsorships 

Systems and Finance (10%)

• Track interactions, communications, proposals, contracts and agreements with funders and sponsors in the Bloomerang CRM, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records; share reports as needed
• Work closely with SIFF’s Finance Department on revenue reconciliation, invoices, and accounts receivables for grants
• Assist the Director of Advancement in setting the annual budget for corporate and grants revenue and expense goals and managing the budget

Organizational/Other Duties (10%)

• Participate in Development Department meetings and attend Board or Board Committee meetings as needed
• Attend and staff major events including Festival events and Marquee Gala
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years with increased responsibility and experience managing corporate and foundation portfolios, and executing corporate giving strategies and pipelines
• BA/BS degree
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to efficiently create funding narratives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and research skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail for tracking and fulfilling partnership commitments
• Experience with CRM software and willingness to learn new technology
• Demonstrated aptitude to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities
• Excellent self-awareness and ability to provide and receive feedback to enable individual and team development
• Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Strong work ethic, professional manner, and ability to represent SIFF
• Appreciation for and understanding of SIFF’s mission and programming. And the ability to embody the community-oriented spirit to both internal and external constituents.

AAP/EEO Statement: SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, sick leave, and paid holidays.

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