The Grants and Corporate Manager at Still I Rise will play a pivotal role in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, developing compelling funding proposals, monitoring the outcomes of funded programs, and providing regular reporting to donors. Further, representing Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors and collaborating with Still I Rise's global teams to ensure effective fundraising management.
Key responsibilities:Donor Engagement: Cultivate and steward strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations to secure financial support for Still I Rise's programs.Funding Opportunities Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and funding opportunities from trusts and foundations that align with Still I Rise's mission and programs.Proposal Development: Create persuasive, comprehensive, and coherent funding proposals that highlight the impact of Still I Rise's programs and meet the specific requirements of donors.Monitoring and Reporting: Track the outcomes of received funding, ensure proper implementation of funded programs, and provide regular reporting and accountability to donors in accordance with established requirements.Events: When needed, represent Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors, presenting our organization's mission, impact, and funding needs.Internal Coordination: Collaborate with fundraising team members and other departments at Still I Rise to ensure effective management of fundraising activities and smooth communication regarding opportunities and challenges.Minimum Requirements:Full English and Italian proficiency, both verbal and written.Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and/or funding from trusts and foundations.Proven ability to engage and steward donors effectively, managing and coordinating multiple donor relationships simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy and completeness of required information.In-depth understanding of the nonprofit funding sector, including best practices for donor research, relationship management, and proposal development.Demonstrated ability to write persuasive funding proposals with clear, compelling, and error-free writing.Be self-motivated, solution-focused, and persuasive; comfortable meeting new people and able to impress and motivate Still I Rise current and potential donors.Ability to quickly adapt, demonstrating flexibility and rapid learning capabilities.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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