Overview
Manager, National Grants & Foundations Jobs in Melissa, Texas, USA at Make-A-Wish ® International
Location: Melissa
Posted Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:59 a.m.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?
Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace?If so, Make-A-Wish is for you!
Make-A-Wish Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
Acollaborative teamenvironment where you feel valued and inspired
Anattractive compensation packagethat includes group health and dental premiums which are fully covered by the Foundation, RRSP, & Wish paid hours
Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
Work/life balance andflexibility
Hybrid working environment
EmployeeWellness Program
Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
Fun employee activities, contests, and more!
Make-A-Wish Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN
We are looking for aManager, National Grants & Foundationstojoin our teamat Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Director, National Grants & Foundations, in this role you will be a strategic, passionate, and goals-oriented member of the National Grants & Foundations Development team.
This role will be responsible for the research, coordination, and application of both grants and foundation proposals, which strategically align with Make-A-Wish Canada’s (MAWC) mission of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Build and manage a revenue pipeline of grants & foundations funding.
Identify, prioritize and pursue grants and other opportunities that align with and advance MAWC’s mission and strategic priorities.
Author grant and foundation proposals, reports, information briefs and presentations.
Act as primary or secondary contact and engage with prospective donors, foundations and grant holders to better understand their mission and the application process.
Participate in both regional and national fund development meetings to develop a solid understanding of needs and priorities.
Consult and collaborate with department staff from across the organization, including mission, operations and marketing & communications, to identify new opportunities for external funding.
Develop a schedule/pipeline of grant opportunities with associated deadline dates, both nationally and regionally.
Provide monthly progress reports to National Developmentleadership.
Develop stewardship reports to granting foundations as required.
Monitor and assess funding opportunities, new funding programs and trends as they relate to MAWC’s interests.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
University undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience.
3-5 years’ experience in writing grants, proposals, or other technical documents in the not-for-profit sector.
CFRE designation is an asset.
Strong knowledge of national and local children’s-based foundations in Canada.
Excell…
Title: Manager, National Grants & Foundations
Company: Make-A-Wish ® International
Location: Melissa, Texas, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
