Job Opportunities with Urban Gateways
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Jobs Opportunities
A career at Urban Gateways is more than just a job. Our dedicated staff believes firmly in the mission of the organization, and has the rare opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children.Current Job Openings
Title: Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Development Manager
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Board members and the staff to fulfill the mission and achieve the vision of Urban Gateways.
- Strategize and manage relationships with corporate, foundation and government prospects and donors.
- Lead the steady growth of revenue from corporate, foundation and government donors.
- Work with Executive Director to determine corporate, foundation and government targets. Create and implement strategies for achieving these goals.
- Identify and research corporate, foundation and government prospects.
- Manage a tracking system for corporate, foundation and government donors. Responsible for the strategy and implementation of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding institutional donors.
- Work closely with the program department to develop appropriate strategies, language, and priorities for proposal submissions. Facilitate discussion among staff and external partners regarding proposal content.
- Manage and supervise the Development Manager position.
- Create, analyze, and revise budgets related to grant awards.
- Complete proposals and report documents for corporate, foundation and government donors and prospects, if needed.
- Inform appropriate staff of proposal outcomes and if proposal is awarded, reporting expectations.
- Work with Executive Director to integrate corporate and foundations donors into special events and other recognition/benefit opportunities. Solicit corporate underwriting support for special events.
- Serve as a liaison between Urban Gateways and institutional funders.
- Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and Resource Development Committees.
- Complete, in a timely fashion, these and all other tasks and individually established goals as assigned and negotiated with the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Highly organized creative thinker with demonstrated background in grants management.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Staff management experience.
- Detail-oriented; ability to work with a variety of people; ability to manage numerous projects and tasks while maintaining a positive attitude and cool demeanor.
To apply send cover letter and resume to hr@urbangateways.org. Include "Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations" in the subject line.