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National Women's Law Center · 2 days ago

Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is dedicated to fighting for gender justice in various aspects of society. The Senior Manager of Foundation Relations will play a crucial role in managing foundation fundraising efforts, focusing on securing grants to support NWLC’s litigation, policy advocacy, and research initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop general operating, project/program, and campaign proposals, reports, and budgets across the Law Center’s established program areas, in collaboration with—and under the guidance of—the Senior Director of Foundation Engagement, additional foundation relations staff, and key program, campaigns and communications, and finance staff

Pitch NWLC’s intersectional frameworks and campaigns to connect with new funders and generate additional broad financial support

Manage and grow a portfolio of foundation funders, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to ensure strategic growth and renewals

Serve as a liaison to one or more program areas, aligning fundraising strategies with program goals and deepening internal knowledge of programmatic work

Serve as the foundation prospecting co-lead—identifying and qualifying prospects, developing research briefs and drafting communications, collaborating with senior leadership to identify existing relationships and outreach strategies, scheduling and staffing meetings, tracking actions and next steps, and highlighting emerging trends in philanthropy broadly

Monitor and track program activities, outcomes, and expenses to ensure accurate and timely reporting, in partnership with Program and Finance teams

Assist in developing and monitoring the Center’s annual and longer-term revenue plan and the development department’s annual budget as they relate to foundation support

Develop and manage periodic donor briefing calls, working collaboratively with program and development staff to devise content

Represent the organization at donor facing activities, conferences, and other public events

Support key administrative functions, including acknowledgements, updating the grants calendar, and tracking pertinent actions in Raiser’s Edge; and

Engage in other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant writingFoundation fundraisingFunder researchProject managementRaiser’s EdgeCommitment to equityCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

At minimum 5 years of progressively responsible foundation fundraising experience, with significant expertise in grant writing (proposals, reports, and funder communications), ideally within a national advocacy, policy, or legal organization

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues and programmatic work in compelling, funder-aligned language

Experience in funder research and analysis, including prospecting and aligning donor interests with organizational priorities

Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including internal staff and foundation representatives

Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities with precision. Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge and prospect research tools

Commitment to gender and racial justice, with experience centering equity in fundraising practices

Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive donor or organizational information

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and travel for donor engagement and events