GSBA · 3 weeks ago
Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expAmara is committed to positive long-term outcomes for children and families, driving systemic change and promoting equity. The Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer is responsible for researching and preparing grant proposals, managing relationships with funders, and helping to meet Amara's annual fundraising goals.
LGBTNon ProfitProfessional Services
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 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 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
Required
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity and anti-racism
Experience working in racially and ethnically diverse environments
Demonstrated commitment to understanding and dismantling structural racial inequity
Desire to further personal understanding of racial and social justice work
3-5 years in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write and edit persuasively
Comfortable building relationships with departments across the organization
Strong prioritization and time management skills; ability to meet competing deadlines
Ability to translate programmatic information and data into concise, compelling, asset-based, and mission-centered narratives
Understanding budgets and ability to understand organization's finances and financial systems
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively
Goal-oriented, resourceful, flexible, positive, and good humored
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, fundraising or non-profit management
Benefits
Generous personal leave and benefits package
Paid time off
Paid sabbatical
Health, vision and dental insurance
401k with a company match
Life, and disability insurance
Hybrid work schedule with some flexibility to work from home
Company
GSBA
GSBA is a LGBTQ+ & allied chamber of commerce that helps business, corporate, and nonprofit members to promote equality in the workplace.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ilona Lohrey, cce
President & & CEO
Amy Burdick
Director of Partnership Development
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