Philanthropy Manager
Pay: $100,000 - $110,000/salary
Serves as a key public representative for a region of Mercy Housing. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospective donors, which may be corporate, foundation, government and/or individual. Sustains and expands a region of Mercy Housing's fundraising program through research, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports, individual appeals, and through other marketing and fundraising activities. Coordinates the stewardship of grant funds and builds relationships with grantor prospects and donors. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with presence in the downtown Los Angeles office.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Early close Fridays (3 paid hours off each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours) Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes plans covering orthodontia and a free basic dental option) and vision15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays Paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's DayPaid time off to volunteer Paid parental and caregiver leave Employer-paid life insurance403b + match Access to free Employee Assistance PlanPet insurance optionsSUMMARY OF DUTIES:Represent a region of Mercy Housing at various public events, professional organizations, conferences, and meetings that are relevant to our mission. Research, establish and nurture relationships with donors from a range of funding sources, which may include corporate, foundation, government, community-based, and/or individuals to develop a pipeline of current and prospective funders for regional, multiregional, or national programs and initiatives. Manage and grow a personal pipeline and assist colleagues from other departments to establish and manage pipelines, including recording "actions."Facilitate and support the involvement of the Regional Director, President Write high-quality, best practice-oriented proposals, letters of interest/inquiry, requests for proposals (RFPs), case for support documents, concept papers, and related materials for grant proposal submissions. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills: Entrepreneurial
Intermediate Written CommunicationIntermediate Verbal CommunicationIntermediate Relationship Building Intermediate Active Listening Behaviors: Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Motivations: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education: High School or better.
Preferred: Bachelors or better.
Experience: 4 years: Experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving.
