Grant Proposal & Stewardship Manager
Grant Proposal & Stewardship Manager
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$ 64000 - 68000
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Area: Southeast Wisconsin Milwaukeelocation (Hybrid 60% Onsite)
Reports to: Vice President of Statewide Philanthropy
Status: Full-time Salaried
Salary Range:$64000 - $68000 per year
A Powerful Purpose
AtJunior Achievement of Wisconsin we believe in the boundless potential of young people. As a trusted education partner we reach over 100000 K12 students annually with hands-on learning experiences infinancial literacy career readiness and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeedand were just getting started.
Were seeking passionate purpose-driven professionals to join our collaborative and inclusive team. If youre ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Wisconsins youth we want to hear from you.
About the Role
AsGrant Proposal & Stewardship Manager youll be a key driver of our philanthropic success. With a 500% increase in grant funding over the past five years were looking for a strategic and detail-oriented professional to help us sustain and grow this momentum.
Youll manage the full grant lifecyclefrom identifying prospects and writing compelling proposals to reporting outcomes and stewarding funder relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced mission-driven environment and is passionate about connecting funders with meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft approximately 100 persuasive grant proposals letters of intent and reports aligned with JAs mission and funder priorities annually.
- Collaborate with program and finance teams to define goals outcomes and budgets.
- Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar and integrate it into organizational systems.
- Identify and research new funding opportunities.
- Build and nurture relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
- Support key events and donor engagements in the Southeast Region.
- Track grant performance and ensure compliance with funder expectations.
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Business Journalism Social Work or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of grant writing and management experience.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
- Valid Wisconsin drivers license and ability to travel locally.
This is ahybrid role requiring a minimum of3 days onsite per week once successfully trained. Youll also attend off-site meetings and events occasionally outside of standard business hours.
Why Join Junior Achievement
- Be part of a mission-driven organization with a statewide impact.
- Work alongside passionate professionals and community leaders.
- Enjoy a collaborative inclusive and supportive work culture.
- Help shape the future of Wisconsins youth through education and opportunity.
We Make it Easy
Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.
As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
