Development and Communications Manager
$79.92k - $99kFull-time
Institute For Family Development
Position Summary
Leads the development and implementation of IFD's fundraising program in collaboration with the Executive Director. Identifies funding opportunities; cultivates relationships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners; coordinates proposal development; writes grant applications and reports; and supports communications activities that advance IFD's mission. This is an exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. This position has no direct reports but carries primary responsibility for the fundraising portfolio and territory. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grant Development:
Full salary range: $79,920–$98,996 annually; anticipated starting range: $79,290–$87,073 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent Benefits:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax, postal equipment, and filing cabinets. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. Regular participation in meetings at IFD offices, funder meetings, community events, and other in-person activities is required. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. The responsibilities of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Institute for Family Development may assign or reassign responsibilities and duties of the jobholder at any time.
Position Summary
Leads the development and implementation of IFD's fundraising program in collaboration with the Executive Director. Identifies funding opportunities; cultivates relationships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners; coordinates proposal development; writes grant applications and reports; and supports communications activities that advance IFD's mission. This is an exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. This position has no direct reports but carries primary responsibility for the fundraising portfolio and territory. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grant Development:
Full salary range: $79,920–$98,996 annually; anticipated starting range: $79,290–$87,073 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent Benefits:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax, postal equipment, and filing cabinets. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. Regular participation in meetings at IFD offices, funder meetings, community events, and other in-person activities is required. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. The responsibilities of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Institute for Family Development may assign or reassign responsibilities and duties of the jobholder at any time.
Leads the development and implementation of IFD's fundraising program in collaboration with the Executive Director. Identifies funding opportunities; cultivates relationships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners; coordinates proposal development; writes grant applications and reports; and supports communications activities that advance IFD's mission. This is an exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. This position has no direct reports but carries primary responsibility for the fundraising portfolio and territory. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grant Development:
- Develop and implement strategies to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners
- Identify, research, and prioritize prospective funders aligned with IFD's mission and strategic priorities
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective and current funders
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with funders and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for current and prospective funders
- Maintain a fundraising calendar that tracks funding opportunities, proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities
- Coordinate and participate in funder meetings, presentations, site visits, and other relationship-building activities
- Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other funding applications with administrative support from the Executive Assistant
- Coordinate proposal development with programs, training, leadership, finance, and administrative staff
- Gather and synthesize program, financial, and outcome data needed for proposals and reports
- Maintain grant files and records consistent with agency and funder requirements
- Track proposal outcomes and funding history
- Develop and update fundraising and outreach materials, including organizational overviews, presentations, impact summaries, and other funder-facing materials
- Support the development of annual reports and other organizational publications
- Coordinate content updates for the agency website and maintain a modest social media presence that supports organizational visibility and fundraising objectives
- Identify opportunities to highlight program outcomes and organizational impact to funders and community partners
- Assist with development and implementation of fundraising systems and processes
- Utilize artificial intelligence and other technology tools to support research, proposal development, communications, and workflow efficiency while exercising independent judgment to ensure accuracy, quality, agency or funder voice, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and utilize agency databases and tracking systems to document activity, funding outcomes, and progress
- Prepare fundraising updates for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as requested
- Represent the agency in community meetings and professional settings as directed
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
- 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, grant development, philanthropy or a related field
- Demonstrated success identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and securing funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, or other funding partners
- Experience developing, managing, or maintaining grant, donor, or fundraising pipelines preferred
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and/or willingness to learn and appropriately utilize emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products; experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or grant tracking systems preferred
- Experience working in nonprofit, social service, behavioral health, child welfare, education, or related settings preferred
Full salary range: $79,920–$98,996 annually; anticipated starting range: $79,290–$87,073 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental reimbursement plan
- 15 paid vacation days during the first year of employment, cumulative accrual with each year of service up to plan maximum
- 2 paid personal days per year
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 11 holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan (5% IFD contribution)
- A flexible schedule and the possibility of some telecommuting
- A strengths-based work environment, where we look for – and assume – the best in one another
- Use of a computer and computer screen for the majority of the workday
- Ability to travel to meetings, conferences, funder visits, and agency locations as needed
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including transporting materials used for meetings, presentations, and outreach activities
- Occasional travel within Washington State and evening meetings may be required
- IFD will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax, postal equipment, and filing cabinets. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. Regular participation in meetings at IFD offices, funder meetings, community events, and other in-person activities is required. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. The responsibilities of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Institute for Family Development may assign or reassign responsibilities and duties of the jobholder at any time.
Position Summary
Leads the development and implementation of IFD's fundraising program in collaboration with the Executive Director. Identifies funding opportunities; cultivates relationships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners; coordinates proposal development; writes grant applications and reports; and supports communications activities that advance IFD's mission. This is an exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. This position has no direct reports but carries primary responsibility for the fundraising portfolio and territory. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grant Development:
- Develop and implement strategies to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funding partners
- Identify, research, and prioritize prospective funders aligned with IFD's mission and strategic priorities
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective and current funders
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with funders and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for current and prospective funders
- Maintain a fundraising calendar that tracks funding opportunities, proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities
- Coordinate and participate in funder meetings, presentations, site visits, and other relationship-building activities
- Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other funding applications with administrative support from the Executive Assistant
- Coordinate proposal development with programs, training, leadership, finance, and administrative staff
- Gather and synthesize program, financial, and outcome data needed for proposals and reports
- Maintain grant files and records consistent with agency and funder requirements
- Track proposal outcomes and funding history
- Develop and update fundraising and outreach materials, including organizational overviews, presentations, impact summaries, and other funder-facing materials
- Support the development of annual reports and other organizational publications
- Coordinate content updates for the agency website and maintain a modest social media presence that supports organizational visibility and fundraising objectives
- Identify opportunities to highlight program outcomes and organizational impact to funders and community partners
- Assist with development and implementation of fundraising systems and processes
- Utilize artificial intelligence and other technology tools to support research, proposal development, communications, and workflow efficiency while exercising independent judgment to ensure accuracy, quality, agency or funder voice, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Maintain accurate fundraising records and utilize agency databases and tracking systems to document activity, funding outcomes, and progress
- Prepare fundraising updates for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as requested
- Represent the agency in community meetings and professional settings as directed
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
- 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, grant development, philanthropy or a related field
- Demonstrated success identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and securing funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, or other funding partners
- Experience developing, managing, or maintaining grant, donor, or fundraising pipelines preferred
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and/or willingness to learn and appropriately utilize emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products; experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or grant tracking systems preferred
- Experience working in nonprofit, social service, behavioral health, child welfare, education, or related settings preferred
Full salary range: $79,920–$98,996 annually; anticipated starting range: $79,290–$87,073 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental reimbursement plan
- 15 paid vacation days during the first year of employment, cumulative accrual with each year of service up to plan maximum
- 2 paid personal days per year
- 10 paid sick days per year
- 11 holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan (5% IFD contribution)
- A flexible schedule and the possibility of some telecommuting
- A strengths-based work environment, where we look for – and assume – the best in one another
- Use of a computer and computer screen for the majority of the workday
- Ability to travel to meetings, conferences, funder visits, and agency locations as needed
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including transporting materials used for meetings, presentations, and outreach activities
- Occasional travel within Washington State and evening meetings may be required
- IFD will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax, postal equipment, and filing cabinets. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. Regular participation in meetings at IFD offices, funder meetings, community events, and other in-person activities is required. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. The responsibilities of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Institute for Family Development may assign or reassign responsibilities and duties of the jobholder at any time.
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