DreamYard Project

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About the position The Manager of Institutional Giving plays a key role in the solicitation and stewardship of the organization’s portfolio of institutional grants and sponsorships from foundation, government, and corporate supporters. The Manager of Institutional Giving reports to the Director of Development. Responsibilities • In partnership with the Director, develop and implement the institutional fundraising strategy, and manage a \$4.5MM portfolio of foundation, government, and corporate funders, including city contracts and discretionary funding opportunities. • Create compelling and comprehensive grant applications and sponsorship proposals. • Identify and research prospective institutional donors and develop innovative approaches to raising institutional support for operating and capital needs • Alongside Executive leadership and the Director of Development, work with representatives from corporations, foundations, and the government, in the cultivation, application, and stewardship of grant dollars. • Manage Institutional partner contracts, ensure organizational compliance, and complete all required reporting deadlines. • Develop and refine language for grant proposals and reports for Institutional funders, including annual boilerplate as well as project-specific narratives • Liaise across the organization, including frequently with the Program Teams and Finance, in the creation of necessary reporting, integrated materials, maintenance of up-to-date language, and financial information • Drive the Development Team in the creation and timely execution of our grants calendar for Corporate, Foundation, and Government grants • Support maintenance of institutional donor profiles in Little Green Light, and ensure timely gift entry and acknowledgment of all grants • Strategize cultivation events and opportunities for Institutional funder stewardship • Other work as assigned by management Requirements • Candidates must have at minimum, an associate degree. • 3+ years of successful grant management experience. • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Google Suite • Strong project management and implementation skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Strong Writing Skills • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills • An action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to work • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to gracefully manage tight timelines in a fast-paced working environment and multiple projects concurrently • The ability to collaborate effectively with team members • High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and judgment Nice-to-haves • City, state, and/or federal government contract experience is a plus • Experience working within arts and culture organizations, or youth development is desired but not required • Some experience using government portals such as PASSPort, Vendrep, CMS, GrantsGateway, and SAM is a plus • Knowledge of the funder landscape in NYC, specifically in relevant funding areas is a plus Benefits • DreamYard offers an excellent benefits package and generous paid time off.