Impact Manager

The Impact Manager creates and implements foundation grant and major gift development strategies to accomplish fundraising goals in alignment with the organization's mission and business objectives. This position maintains and cultivates relationships with current/prospect donors and foundations. Maintains confidentiality regarding correspondence and communications between the organization and donors. The Impact Manager researches grant funding opportunities, writes grant proposals, and oversees appeals to ensure high quality, accurate, compelling, and consistent requests that align with the agency’s greatest needs while meeting budgetary goals. Assist with the implementation of the comprehensive long-term fundraising plan that supports the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Design and implement personalized engagement plans for individuals and foundations to deepen relationships and increase year-over-year giving. Develop and deliver compelling presentations that showcase our work, it’s impact, and inspires investment in our mission. Research, identify, and write proposals to secure grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Ensure proper and timely stewardship of donors including gift entry, database management, acknowledgment letters, thank you notes, gift recognition, relevant programmatic engagement, other proposal deliverables. Represent the organization at donor meetings and community events (some evening and weekend availability required). Skills / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communication, nonprofit leadership, or another related field required. Graduate-level degree preferred. Advanced education in philanthropy, major gift cultivation, and/or capital campaign fundraising desired. CFRE and/or CAP certification desired. Minimum of 5 or more years of experience at a nonprofit organization with an emphasis on grant writing and major gift fundraising. Experience with capital campaign design, and annual gift fundraising desired. Demonstrated experience closing/supporting foundation grants and gifts under $100,000 required. Demonstrated experience closing/supporting gifts at and above the 6-figure and 7-figure gift levels desired. Knowledge of the North Texas philanthropic community. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database. Experience with Research Point or similar wealth analytics platform. Experience with Penelope and Tableau or similar database and reporting platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook. Proficient with Canva or related presentation platforms. Ability to communicate proficiently, both verbal and written. Superior research and reporting skills with the ability to compile, analyze, and communicate both quantitative and qualitative data. Advanced presentation skills to public audiences and/or major gift and capital campaign prospects. Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment meeting various deadlines and fundraising goals. Ability to work outside normal business hours to lead site visits, attend special events and support the agency.

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