Foundation Relations, Manager

Responsibilities:

• To oversee all foundation funding for JGI
• To work closely with JGI's mission programs to prospect, solicit, author, secure, track, and report on foundation grants.  This includes:
  • Working with programs to identify key prospects and craft winning proposals
  • Significant research, grant writing and submission responsibilities
  • Ensuring all compliance and reporting requirements for foundation funding are met
• To manage current foundation funding portfolio and develop new foundation revenue streams with a focus on Roots & Shoots (JGI's youth environmental program) and unrestricted funding.
• To develop and steward critical foundation relationships with high-level contacts. 
• To work cross-divisionally to implement systems and standards for funding requests.
• To act as a central point-person for all foundation funding for JGI and as clearinghouse for all grant activity and records; to maintain complete foundation files for organization.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years' experience in foundation funding for a non-profit organization
• Proven track record in successful grant writing
• Strong interpersonal communication and PC skills essential

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) and more.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Christina Gibson Martucci
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203