About this role
Job Purpose
ADVANCES RAWHIDE'S MISSION by developing and executing a comprehensive grants and foundation relations strategy that grows philanthropic revenue, strengthens relationships with institutional funders, and connects funding opportunities to Rawhide's strategic priorities and programs.
Essential Functions
- Writes, prepares, and manages grant proposals.
- Oversees grants strategy and data collection.
- Cultivates and grows relationships with grant funders.
- Ensures communication and collaboration on grants across organizational departments.
Job Responsibilities
Drives grants and foundation fundraising strategy
- by developing and executing an annual grants strategy exceeding $1 million annually aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals; building and managing a robust pipeline of foundation, corporate, government, and other institutional funding opportunities; identifying opportunities for growth and diversification.
Develops compelling funding proposals
- by leading the development of high-quality letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, reports, and other funder communications; translating Rawhide's programs, outcomes, and impact into compelling cases for support.
Builds and stewards funder relationships
- by developing meaningful relationships with current and prospective funders through intentional communication, meetings, site visits, stewardship, and ongoing engagement; serving as a primary point of contact for foundation and institutional partners.
Leads grants management and accountability
- by maintaining an effective grants calendar and tracking system; ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements, documentation, restrictions, and funder commitments are consistently met; monitoring grant performance and pipeline.
Partners across Rawhide
- by working closely with program, finance, marketing, data, and executive leadership to identify funding priorities, gather compelling impact information, develop budgets, and ensure accurate reporting.
Contributes to development strategy
- by participating as an active member of the Development team; contributing to revenue forecasting, donor strategy, campaign planning, and broader fundraising initiatives.
Professional Development & Organizational Responsibilities
Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge
- completing required trainings; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
Establishes Personal Networks
- participating in professional societies.
Maintains Staff Job Results
- training and coaching support staff; establishing staff goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback; appraising job results.
Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission
- complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct; setting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide.
Contributes to Team Effort
- performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education requirement not specified.
- 3 to 5 years of grant writing experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.
- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem-solve, and willingness to develop systems to address recurring needs and/or challenges.
- Ability to assist in creating a unified, accountable, and top-performing Development team.
- Ability to manage and develop strong donor relationships.
- Comfortable with technology or willingness to learn new software.