Assistant Director Foundation Relations

Job Title: Assistant Director Foundation Relations

Department: Office of Development and Community Engagement

Reports to: Vice President of Foundation Relations

Overview 

Reporting to the Vice President of Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director is part of a team responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and maximizing philanthropic support from private, community, family, independent, and public charity foundations. This position is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of foundations. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate full pre-award and post-award operations that will contribute to the successful submission of proposals, optimal stewardship of grantors, and diligent tracking and reporting of solicitation and award metrics.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and manage a portfolio of private foundation donors and local government agencies capable of making grants of $25,000+.
• In collaboration with the Vice President of Foundation Relations, research and investigate prospects (local, regional, national) aligned with United Way of Greater Atlanta's investment priorities.
• As requested, contribute to developing and writing proposals for foundation and government grant submissions. Works collaboratively with the Community Engagement team to ensure submissions are complete and deadlines met.
• Lead in the stewardship of active proposals, including timely submission of required reports and developing a strategic stewardship plan.
• Ensure that grant files are updated/maintained in Grant Writers United and the proper information is submitted through the organization's donor management platform. 
• Plan and host foundation visits. Prepare itineraries and briefing materials for guests and participating team members.
• Additional related duties as requested.

Qualifications & Expectations

• 1-3 years of relevant nonprofit experience
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively, problem-solve, and take initiative
• Strong project management skills, including organization and time management to expedite project completion
• Motivation to learn and to display flexibility in a changing environment
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Experience with donor relations software preferred