Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston · 19 hours ago
Director of Foundation Relations
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is seeking a Director of Foundation Relations to oversee the foundation fundraising efforts. The role involves writing grant proposals, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with various teams to develop and track grant proposals and outcomes.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Generate a significant portion of the budgeted foundation fundraising goal from institutional sources on an annual basis
Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects while researching and identifying new potential funding sources, both local and national; present new prospects and suggest next steps
Assist with the cultivation of prospective foundation donors, serve as relationship manager for the portfolio of donors
Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports in Raiser’s Edge, managing deadlines for foundations. Manage restricted and unrestricted grant proposals. Assist with compiling information for, and writing LOIs and proposals, for non-foundation grants as needed
Become a content expert on BGCGH programs and expected outcomes. Continuously maintain updated, accurate, high-quality template proposal language and general information bank for use by the Development Team and others
Work closely with Programs and Operations Teams to develop meaningful grant proposals, track outcomes, and report on grant results. Communicate reporting requirements to Development, Programs, Operations, Finance, and Club staff in a timely manner
Work closely with the Finance team to develop budgets for proposals, anticipating reporting requirements throughout the grant period
Provide exceptional stewardship to foundation donors, beyond required reporting, including the development and implementation of regular stewardship mailings, site visits, and other stewardship activities
Update fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) with relevant donor information and track proposals and actions
Manage communication with Finance, Programs, and Operations staff to ensure fulfillment of grant expectations and reporting requirements
Maintain ongoing communication with Clubs, actively support staff in local grant writing efforts, identify new funding opportunities, and track in Raiser’s Edge
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Club activities, programs, and outcomes
Assist with events managed by the Development team, and other events as needed
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 7 years of grant writing experience, including proposal, report, and budget development
Proven track record of raising $2M+ annually
Knowledge of and involvement with Greater Houston area foundations
Experience with foundation cultivation and stewardship efforts
Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills
Willingness to accept constructive feedback during the draft phase of the proposal
The ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and pay attention to detail is critical
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with staff across diverse functions, including Finance, Operations, and direct service
Capacity to work well independently and take initiative, as well as to collaborate with colleagues and work as a team
Flexibility – candidate should be willing and able to adapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities and to work occasional evenings as events and project deadlines dictate
Commitment to mission
Eagerness to join a quick-paced, energetic development team
Willingness to travel between the Main Office and local Clubs
Proficiency with Microsoft OS; Raiser's Edge experience preferred
Preferred
Raiser's Edge experience preferred
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is the region’s leading youth-development organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Panera Bread FoundationHouston Methodist Hospital
2024-02-29Grant
2022-06-02Grant
Leadership Team
Kevin Hattery
President & CEO
Robert Jackson
Talent Acquisition Partner
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