Manager, Institutional Giving at Promise Venture Studio

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

108000.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Writing, Proposal Development, Funder Communications, Pipeline Management, Stewardship, Salesforce, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Editing, Data Gathering, Impact Reporting, Equity-Centered Writing, Project Management, Narrative Coherence, Fundraising Strategy, Cultivation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About the OrganizationWho We Are Promise is an early childhood-focused nonprofit organization driving towards a vision of an abundant and just world where all children can fulfill their innate promise. To work toward that vision, we advance change through two mutually-reinforcing strategies: 1) activate and strengthen the early childhood ecosystem by aligning funders, policy leaders, and practitioners around a shared vision and collective action, and 2) nurture and grow the impact of proximate leaders and their social ventures by increasing resources, connections, and sustainability. What We Do Our strategies come to life through Promise's three programmatic buckets: Ecosystem: Ignites a cross-sector movement — uniting champions, capital, and collective will behind bold visions and narratives for America's youngest children and families Changemaker Communities: Drive the sustainability, social capital, and power of proximate changemakers across the early childhood field and in their communities The Promise Fund: Identifies, resources, and scales proximate-led social innovations that prove the future young children and families deserve is within reach Our Impact To date, we've supported more than 760 early childhood ventures nationwide through coaching, connections to capital, and community. We've catalyzed over $25M to social ventures, and among our most deeply supported organizations, 91% grew their impact, 80% increased budgets, and 72% expanded their teams. Through the Early Childhood Leaders of Color Collaborative, 500+ leaders across 40+ states are building collective power to reach millions of children – proof that when BIPOC leaders come together, they don't just survive, they thrive. Role Summary Promise seeks a Manager of Institutional Giving to join our growing Development team at a pivotal moment of scale and ambition. This role is ideal for a sharp, disciplined, and mission-driven fundraising professional who excels at grant writing, proposal development, and strategic funder communications—and who wants to play a central role in mobilizing capital for transformational early childhood systems change. Promise is entering an exciting new chapter as we launch our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, with ambitious goals to raise $55M+ over four years, expand institutional partnerships, and help catalyze field-wide investment in early childhood innovation. The Manager of Institutional Giving will be a critical driver of this work—translating strategy into compelling written materials, managing proposal pipelines, and supporting deep, multi-year funder relationships. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and working in close coordination with the Development Director, CEO, and program leaders, this role will help ensure that Promise’s vision, impact, and learning are communicated with clarity, rigor, and resonance to institutional funders. Core ResponsibilitiesInstitutional Giving Strategy & Execution Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality institutional grant proposals, concept notes, LOIs, and renewals aligned to Promise’s strategic priorities Manage a rolling institutional proposal pipeline, tracking timelines, requirements, and next steps in Salesforce Support the cultivation and stewardship of multi-year institutional partnerships, ensuring consistency, follow-through, and strategic alignment Collaborate with senior leaders to translate strategic initiatives into clear, funder-ready investment opportunities Grants, Reporting & Written Communications Serve as the primary drafter and editor of funder-facing written materials, including: Grant proposals and renewals Interim and final grant reports Funder updates, learning briefs, and impact summaries Pitch decks, one-pagers, and FAQs Ensure written materials are clear, compelling, equity-centered, and tailored to each funder’s priorities, voice, and requirements Maintain high standards for accuracy, narrative coherence, and on-time delivery across all submissions and reports Donor & Funder Engagement Support Partner with the Chief Development Officer, Development Director and CEO to prepare meeting briefs, talking points, and follow-up materials for funder conversations Support stewardship efforts through timely, thoughtful communications that reinforce trust, transparency, and learning Help coordinate funder briefings, learning sessions, and ecosystem conversations as needed Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems Work closely with program, finance, and communications teams to gather inputs, data, and stories that strengthen proposals and reports Maintain accurate records of proposals, grants, reporting requirements, and communications in Salesforce Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development systems, templates, and processes to support scale and efficiency Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications 3-5+ years of experience in institutional fundraising, grant writing, and/or development communications Demonstrated success writing and managing foundation grants (six- and seven-figure preferred) Exceptional written communication skills—clear, persuasive, and detail-oriented Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Experience using a CRM (Salesforce preferred) to manage pipelines, reporting, and funder records Deep alignment with Promise’s mission, values, and commitment to equity, proximity, and justice-centered philanthropy Preferred Qualifications Experience fundraising in early childhood, education, systems change, or social innovation Comfort translating complex strategies into compelling narratives for funders Experience supporting or managing multi-year grants and renewals Familiarity with diversified revenue models and growing organizations Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Plans Mental Health & Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Up to 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match up to 6% Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts Unlimited Paid Time Off and Unlimited Sick Time Home Office Equipment Stipend The salary range for this role is $98K - $108K.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Institutional Giving will lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals and manage a rolling proposal pipeline, while supporting the cultivation and stewardship of multi-year institutional partnerships. This role involves serving as the primary drafter and editor for all funder-facing written materials, ensuring clarity, rigor, and resonance in communications.