Manager, Institutional Giving in Illinois at Golden Apple Foundation Careers

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Institutional Giving, Portfolio Management, Fundraising Strategy, Donor Stewardship, Project Management, CRM Systems, Proposal Development, Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Written Communication, Budget Coordination, Public Sector Funding, Corporate Partnerships, Reporting

Industry

Education

Description

Manager of Institutional Giving The Golden Apple Foundation Salaried / Exempt, Full-time Position Salary Range: $80k - $100k About Us: Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop, and support teacher and school leader excellence, especially in schools-of-need. Our leading-edge preparation delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact. We help students thrive in the classroom and in life. Since our beginning, we have recognized excellent educators annually, and these recognized educators help prepare the next generation of teachers. To date, Golden Apple has recruited over 6,000 aspiring teachers into the teaching profession and is actively expanding to deliver an annual impact that systematically improves schools. Visit www.goldenapple.org for more information. Summary: The Manager of Institutional Giving is responsible for developing, growing, and stewarding Golden Apple’s portfolio of foundation and corporate funding partners in addition to writing grant proposals for Federal, State, and local entities for grants and/or proposals in response to RFPs for services rendered. This position manages a portfolio of institutional funders and prospects, leads the development and submission of 100-150 proposals annually, oversees all grant reporting requirements, and collaborates across the organization to secure and sustain institutional investments that advance Golden Apple’s mission and strategic priorities. The successful candidate will combine exceptional writing and project management skills with a strategic fundraising mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with institutional partners. Reports to: Director of Development & Special Events Responsibilities: Institutional Giving Strategy & Portfolio Management Develop and manage a strategic pipeline of foundation, corporate, and public-sector funding opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and prospects, developing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal. Collaborate with the Development Team and organizational leadership to establish annual institutional giving goals, revenue projections, and funding strategies. Identify opportunities to increase institutional support through expanded partnerships, multi-year investments, and new funding sources. Monitor trends in philanthropy, education, workforce development, and public funding to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Golden Apple’s mission. Proposal Development & Grant Management Lead the development, writing, coordination, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and other funding applications. Produce compelling, data-driven narratives that communicate organizational impact, program outcomes, strategic priorities, and funding needs. Partner with programmatic and executive leadership to identify funding priorities and develop strong cases for support. Coordinate proposal development across departments, gathering information related to program design, implementation plans, budgets, evaluation methodologies, staffing, and outcomes. Manage all proposals, reporting, and renewal deadlines to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Maintain a robust grant calendar and proposal pipeline that supports organizational fundraising goals. Funder Cultivation & Stewardship Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned institutional funders and prospects. Coordinate and participate in funder meetings, presentations, site visits, stewardship activities, and other engagement opportunities. Develop and implement individualized stewardship plans to strengthen relationships and increase long-term philanthropic investment. Prepare high-quality grant reports and impact updates that demonstrate accountability, outcomes, and return on investment. Ensure funders receive timely communication and recognition consistent with organizational policies and partnership agreements. Data, Systems & Process Improvement Maintain accurate institutional giving records, proposal documentation, funder interactions, and reporting requirements within organizational databases and CRM systems. Generate reports, analyses, and portfolio insights to inform fundraising strategy and organizational decision-making. Develop presentations, briefing materials, and stewardship reports for current and prospective institutional partners. Continuously improve institutional giving systems, proposal development processes, templates, and cross-functional workflows to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Organizational Collaboration Partner with Marketing and Communications staff to highlight institutional partnerships and funding impact through newsletters, annual reports, social media, and other external communications. Contribute to organizational planning by providing insights and recommendations on institutional fundraising. Accomplish organizational goals through collaboration, initiative, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Support additional development and organizational initiatives as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional giving, grant writing, foundation relations, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or related nonprofit development functions. Demonstrated success in developing competitive grant proposals and securing foundation, corporate, and/or government funding. Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programmatic information into compelling funding proposals and reports. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience managing donor, grant, and fundraising information within CRM or database systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information. Preferred Experience managing institutional funding portfolios and achieving annual fundraising goals. Experience cultivating and stewarding relationships with foundation, corporate, and public-sector funders. Familiarity with education, workforce development, or nonprofit sectors. Experience with graphic design, presentation development, and donor communications. Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Success Measures The Manager of Institutional Giving will be evaluated based on: Achievement of annual institutional giving revenue goals. Growth and retention of institutional funding partners. Timely submission of high-quality proposals and reports. Development of a strong pipeline of qualified funding opportunities. Effectiveness of funder stewardship and relationship management. Accuracy and completeness of institutional giving records and reporting. Contribution to organizational fundraising strategy and long-term sustainability. Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000. This represents the Golden Apple’s pay range for this position. Actual pay is based on various factors, including but not limited to experience. Available Benefits for the Position Include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability insurance benefits Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance A defined contribution 403(b) plan in which Golden Apple may match up to a maximum of 5% of your eligible compensation if you choose to invest 5% of your gross pay. 2 weeks of paid vacation per year, accrued per pay period. 13 paid holidays for which you are eligible immediately upon hire. 12 sick/personal days per year accrued per pay period. Application Process: Click the link to apply: Golden Apple Application Link -------------------------------------------------------------- GAF is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of all types. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with state and federal law, GAF provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact @Garecruiting@goldenapple.org.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a strategic portfolio of foundation, corporate, and public-sector funding partners to secure institutional investments. Lead the creation and submission of 100-150 high-quality grant proposals annually while overseeing all reporting and stewardship requirements.