GRANTS & CORPORATE MANAGER

GRANTS & CORPORATE MANAGER

• Department : Fundraising & communication
• Location : Remote
• Supervisor : Chief Fundraising & Communication Officer
• Contract : Fixed term (with possibility of extension)
• Status : Full-Time
• Compensation : Based on Experience

Job Description

Still I Rise, an international NGO, works on the development and implementation of humanitarian projects aimed at the education and support of refugee children and vulnerable youth, is looking for a Grants & Corporate Manager to join its current staff and the FundraisingDepartment. As the Grants and Corporate Manager, you will be part of Still I Rise’s fundraising team. You will be responsible for managing the process of obtaining grants and funding from foundations, grants, philanthropic organizations, and other charitable entities. The selected profileat Still I Rise will play a pivotal role in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, developing compelling funding proposals, monitoring the outcomes of funded programs, and providing regular reporting to donors. Further, representing Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors and collaborating with Still I Rise’s global teams to ensure effective fundraising management .

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Engagement: Cultivate and steward strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations to secure financial support for Still I Rise's programs.
• Funding Opportunities Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and funding opportunities from trusts and foundations that align with Still I Rise's mission and programs.
• Proposal Development: . Create persuasive, comprehensive, and coherent funding proposals that highlight the impact of Still I Rise’s programs and meet the specific requirements of donors.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track the outcomes of received funding, ensure proper implementation of funded programs, and provide regular reporting and accountability to donors in accordance with established requirements.
• Events: When needed, represent Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors, presenting our organization's mission, impact, and funding needs.
• Internal Coordination: Collaborate with fundraising team members and other departments at Still I Rise to ensure effective management of fundraising activities and smooth communication regarding opportunities and challenges.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Full English and Italian proficiency, both verbal and written.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and/or funding from trusts and foundations.
• Proven ability to engage and steward donors effectively, managing and coordinating multiple donor relationships simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy and completeness of required information.
• In-depth understanding of the nonprofit funding sector, including best practices for donor research, relationship management, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated ability to write persuasive funding proposals with clear, compelling, and error-free writing.
• Be self-motivated, solution-focused, and persuasive; comfortable meeting new people and able to impress and motivate Still I Rise current and potential donors;
• Ability to quickly adapt, demonstrating flexibility and rapid learning capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of at least one successful grant proposal , CV , Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject “*** GRANTS & CORPORATE MANAGER ***”, to the address: [email protected] .

Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.