Manager of Institutional Giving
Organization Overview
The Workers Circle is a progressive nonprofit Jewish social justice organization that engages in strategic social justice activism through campaigns, education, and coalition work. Our mission power’s progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Manager of Institutional Giving to perform fundraising activities including donor identification and cultivation, foundations grant writing and grant management.
The Institutional Manager will bring a proactive approach to prospect development and management. This position reports to the Director of Development. This is a union position.
Responsibilities
Conduct research, identify and qualify potential donors using various fundraising tools, philanthropy platforms and primary research.
Write, edit, and submit letters of interest, grant proposals, progress reports for foundations and major donors.
Work with Communication and Program staff to gather relevant data for fundraising and grant reporting purposes.
Carry out day-to-day institutional donor cultivation, communicating directly with foundations and corporate professionals.
Work closely with other members of the Development team and Finance to develop proposal budgets and process gifts.
Become proficient with the organization’s development systems to provide oversight on donor stewardship, including gift processing and donor data files updating.
Take the lead on Development reporting and support fundraising collaboration across the organization.
Support grants management and other institutional fundraising priorities, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years’ professional experience in fundraising, preferably in a non-profit advocacy and community service organization.
Exceptional writing and communication skills; experience synthesizing complex information and developing messaging for multiple audiences (e.g., individual, and institutional funders.)
Detail oriented, with ability to work independently and flexibly; and comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong grant management experience with the ability to translate research into strategy/action.
Familiarity with fundraising software, digital communication skills and Microsoft Office 365.
Basic knowledge of Social Justice, Jewish culture and/or Yiddish would be an advantage.
Available for some (not frequent) work, at evening, in-person and virtual events.
Compensation
We offer a salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Work hours and Benefits
This position is full-time hybrid.
Excellent benefits including 401k retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid holidays & time off.
100% employer-paid medical insurance for single coverage.
Dog friendly office.
Other
We welcome candidates who share the Workers Circle’s mission and reflect our values of equity, collaboration, compassion, responsibility, and integrity.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to: HR@circle.org