Development & Grants Manager
Development & Grants Manager
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Job Description
Full-time Salary-Exempt
What you will do
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
Partner with the Director of Development to create and carry out fundraising strategies that fuel growth and long-term sustainability.
Monitor fundraising progress and grant deliverables to ensure team accountability and alignment with annual goals.
Grants Management
Keep our grants calendar/expenditure tracker detailed and up to date.
Work with teams across KIPPFinance Ops Communications Academics and Schoolsto align on messaging budgets and big-picture goals.
Facilitate clear and timely internal communication to ensure all teams understand grant requirements timelines and their roles in meeting funding and reporting obligations.
Research and support in the writing and timely submission of compelling grant proposals and reports.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Manage the creation and submission of key donor touchpoints.
Prep materials and briefings for tours meetings and events.
Write heartfelt thank-you notes and responses to donor inquiries.
Volunteer & Community Engagement
Coordinate meaningful volunteer opportunities with schools and partners.
Help create strategies that turn volunteers into lifelong supporters.
Special Events
Coordinate with the Communications team to create eye-catching event marketing and social media.
Support in the management of event logistics while tracking participation in both DonorPerfect and OneCause.
Ensure in-kind donations and auction items are solicited tracked and showcased to strategically support event goals and maximize fundraising impact.
Data & Systems Management
Keep our donor databases (DonorPerfect and OneCause) up to date.
Maintain detailed development recordsboth digital and hard copy.
Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.
Qualifications :
What you bring to the table:
Bachelors degree required; preferred fields include nonprofit management social work communications business or hospitality
13 years of experience in grants management fundraising and/or special events
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative people-centered approach to working across teams and departments
Proficiency with donor management systems such as Salesforce DonorPerfect or similar CRMs
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and follow through with minimal supervision
Skilled in using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite for scheduling organization and communication
Experience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining organized workflows
Familiarity with digital design tools such as Canva Adobe InDesign or similar platforms to create donor materials and internal reports (preferred)
Ability to synthesize data and stories into compelling visuals and narratives to engage stakeholders
Experience coordinating or supporting large-scale events such as fundraisers community outreach or volunteer initiatives
Regional and office support staff must have the ability to...
Operate a computer and standard office equipment on a daily basis
Occasionally lift push or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Move frequently throughout office and school environments to access equipment attend meetings or gather data/materials
Maintain composure and emotional resilience in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Interpret and apply organizational policies procedures and data with accuracy
Additional Information :
What we bring to the table: Salary range starts at $$55000 final salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSRSSTL with an employer match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program.
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony holiday party and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays as well as a one week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
On-going professional development opportunities:
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply!
out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
