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Capital Area Food Bank · 2 months ago

Senior Manager, Proposal Development and Reporting

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $94K/yr

7+ years exp

Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is committed to addressing food security through education, training, and collaboration. The Senior Manager, Proposal Development & Reporting, will develop high-quality proposals and reports to showcase CAFB’s impact and help raise funds from institutional donors.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Lead the writing and production of high-quality, customized proposals, LOIs, and concept papers (including written documents and decks) for corporate and foundation donors, ranging from mid-size to multi-million-dollar requests

Help to steward CAFB’s relationships with 20-40 foundation and corporate donors, by ensuring consistent, high-quality written materials and touchpoints

Collaborate with development staff, program staff, finance, and grants management to gather and integrate data, narratives, and budget details into compelling donor-centered proposals

Manage workflows for all proposals, including intake, task assignments and tracking

Maintain and expand CAFB’s proposal content library, developing boilerplate language and knowledge resources to streamline writing and ensure consistency across materials

Proofread and edit proposals and other fundraising-related materials to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with CAFB’s voice

Draft interim and final donor reports that highlight impact, outcomes, and alignment with funder expectations

Review, edit, and refine fundraising-related communications, including newsletters, invitations, stewardship letters, and other materials to ensure factual accuracy and alignment with fundraising messaging and partnership narratives

Provide writing and editing support for stewardship touchpoints, donor updates, and cultivation communications

Draft correspondence and proposals on behalf of senior leaders, ensuring consistent messaging and a high level of polish

Stay informed on trends in foundation and corporate funding as well as on community issues that may impact CAFB or create opportunities for funding

Research and stay aware of potential regional and national funding opportunities for CAFB, helping to build the institutional prospect pipeline

Support the team by effectively managing your workload, planning and prioritizing activities, and developing structures and tools to achieve team goals

Model the behavior you wish to see in others; energize the people around you, foster engagement, and create a trusting atmosphere

Qualification

Grant writingProposal developmentProject managementSalesforceMicrosoft OfficeEditing skillsInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in grant writing, presentations, partnership development, and institutional fundraising, with a strong track record of success with foundations and/or corporations

Demonstrated ability to write compelling proposals and reports tailored to diverse funders

Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint