Manager, Foundations (Chicago or Washington DC/Hybrid)

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Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Feeding America is the nation's second largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Learn more about Feeding America.

This position is based out of either Feeding America's new office location in the heart of downtown Chicago or out of our Washington DC office. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2-3 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day "work anywhere" program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.

The Opportunity The Manager, Foundations will advance the foundation fundraising efforts of Feeding America by leading, managing, and coordinating foundation relationships activities that aim to raise grant funds from private foundations to meet or exceed the organization's fundraising goals.

Salary: $67,000 - $85,000+ Based on Experience

• Manages strategy, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for an assigned portfolio of foundation partners (current and prospective) and builds relationships with foundation program officers and establishes ongoing processes to advance grant revenue growth and meet team and individual revenue goals.
• Responsible for meeting annual, personal fundraising targets in support of departmental fundraising and operating goals.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Finance, Member Grants, Programs, Supply Chain, Government Relations and Marketing/Communications to develop customized and effective grant proposals, budgets, other grant application materials (e.g., letters of inquiry, concept papers, meeting presentations, discussion guides, etc.).
• Manages and coordinates stewardship strategies to ensure effective execution of grant deliverables, including project management in partnership with cross-functional teams to monitor progress of grant deliverables, and coordination with Finance to ensure grant funds are being spent within grant time periods. Develops grant stewardship plans and writes reports, working with appropriate staff of Feeding America's national office and food bank network as well as other Foundation Relationships team members to complete these tasks.
• Broadens donor relationships across Feeding America's portfolio of interests, especially with C-suite leadership engagement. Prepares memos, partnership updates and communications for Feeding America's network members and Executive Team, including the Chief Executive Officer, as needed.
• Builds collaborative relationships with member food banks to help deepen donor engagement and link partnerships at the national and local level.
• Identify and initiate thought partnerships between Feeding America programmatic teams (aligned with Communications and External Affairs) with organizations focused on hunger, race equity, health, climate change, and other sectors where there are clearly identified synergies with Feeding America's mission and strategic goals. Partners may include other non-profits, corporations, academia, community-based organizations and educational institutions.
• Perform research on private foundations to evaluate and qualify prospects to support Feeding America's institutional priorities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and database records for all assigned foundation donors/prospects.
• Actively participate in Foundations team planning and provide input and support on cultivation/solicitation strategies and activities.
• Develop deep knowledge and understanding of Feeding America's institutional history, programs, and funding priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional committee work and special projects as a representative of the Foundation team and serve as a subject matter expert for the FANO community.

• 5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong track record of fundraising with institutional foundation donors or partners, including a history of meeting or exceeding personal revenue goals and experience stewarding large, complex donations and grants.
• Creative problem solver and collaborative leader who is willing to both lead and provide hands-on support to team-based fundraising efforts
• Detail orientation, strong organizational and project management skills including ability to develop project plans, meet deadlines, and analyze and report progress against goals and business objectives. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Mission Focused- Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America's mission through word and action. Is committed to keeping people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.
• Embraces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion- Demonstrates a personal commitment to valuing different backgrounds and life experiences through word and action. Takes personal actions to build an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can fully contribute based on their unique talents, skills and perspectives and feels welcomed and valued. Commits to driving equitable solutions to address root cause issues by incorporating an equity framework in their daily work. Committed to continuous personal EDI development.

• Translates Strategy to Operational Goals:Constructs project plans aligned with organization and department strategies and priorities. Makes data- and fact-based decisions aligned with department and organizational strategy. Translates project goals into SMART team and/or individual goals consistent with overall department strategy.
• Communicates Effectively:Conveys clear and effective messages using verbal and written communication within individual, small group, and formal presentation settings. Communicates project/operating priorities and updates to key stakeholder audiences that may include staff, network food bank members, donors, and other groups. Responds positively to requests to share information while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive content. Adjusts message and content based on feedback provided.
• Collaborates Internally & Externally:Forms and sustains effective working relationships that accelerate goal achievement by reaching out to and engaging people from other functions or from outside the organization. Coordinates projects and plans with others within and outside of own area to ensure the work goes smoothly. Pursues networking opportunities and encourages others to form new relationships that benefit all parties. Handles conflict directly and adeptly, respecting all points of view, and resolves issues to create a united path forward.
• Leverages Functional Expertise:Uses advanced functional knowledge to shape decisions and plans. Takes initiative to stay current and apply knowledge of own field, including to improve processes, practices, and policies. Regularly offers to share functional expertise with others to help them succeed.
• Fosters Innovation:Develops solutions that incorporate new ideas and best practices from other departments or outside the organization. Leverages continuous improvement tools and mindset when designing and implementing projects and processes. Shares and applies learning from both successful and unsuccessful ideas to inspire creative thinking.

Feeding America recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging andcontribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger to apply.