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Amara · 1 month ago

Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

Amara is committed to positive long-term outcomes for children and families, promoting systemic change and advancing equity. The Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer is responsible for researching and preparing grant proposals, managing relationships with funding partners, and supporting the organization's fundraising goals.

FamilyHealth CareSocialSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Research and identify prospective funding partners (including private foundations, family foundations, public entities (i.e., Federal, State, County, and City), corporations, and local businesses) in alignment with Amara’s mission

Learn Amara’s programs, goals, and financial needs in order to develop compelling proposals, seek new funding opportunities, and report back to funders on their impact

Build internal relationships and work closely with Amara staff members to synthesize program activities, data, and financials for proposals and reports

Write and prepare grant proposals, sponsorship requests, reports, and LOIs to prospective funding partners (as outlined in the first bullet point) by persuasively communicating Amara’s goals, mission, and programs

Manage portfolio of institutional funder relationships, including for corporate partners, private foundations, and tracking public opportunities. Support the relationship management plans for the Chief Development Officer and CEO. Portfolio management includes developing a two-way relationship with the funder and creating individualized engagement plans as appropriate

Represent Amara at corporate, private, and community-wide events as requested

Ensure compliance with all funder guidelines in grant submission and reporting

In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, develop annual grants plan, including funder strategy and anticipated timelines. Maintain and update grant plan throughout the year

Maintain funder information, strategy, and moves in donor database

Prepare internal grant reports and summaries for leadership and board review

Manage any contract grant writers as applicable

Actively participate in Amara’s efforts to advance racial equity, unlearn biases, and engage in the organization’s broader work in diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ensure all written grant materials use strengths-based language and represent children and families with value and dignity

Qualification

Nonprofit fundraisingGrant writingCommunication skillsRelationship managementBudget understandingTime managementMicrosoft Office SuiteDonor databasesAttention to detailTeam collaborationGoal-oriented