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Grants and Donor Relations Manager - On Site

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

The Grants and Donor Relations Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of external and internal grant funding to secure significant grant revenue in alignment with organizational priorities. This includes the strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of granting agencies, program officers, and trustees. The Grants and Donor Relations Manager develops and implements strategies to engage, recognize, and retain individual and institutional donors, ensuring personalized and mission-driven donor experience. Through thoughtful communication and impact reporting, this position fosters long-term relationships that enhance philanthropic support and advance the organization’s goals.

Benefits:

Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
Wellness program
Health Savings Account
Workforce Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

Research, identify and evaluate prospective grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Write compelling, tailored grant proposals and letters of inquiry that align with organizational priorities and funder guidelines.

Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather data, outcomes, and narratives for proposals and reports.

Develop and maintain a grants calendar to track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities.

Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports, ensuring compliance with funder expectations.

Support donor relation efforts by contributing to impact reports, donor communications, and stewardship materials.

Create personalized donor recognition plans, including thank-you letters, impact reports, and public acknowledgments.

Coordinate donor appreciation events, tours, and other engagement opportunities to deepen relationships.

Analyze stewardship effectiveness and recommend improvements based on donor feedback and engagement metrics.

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) throughout the work day and have the ability of kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, communications, and project management preferred. Experience in senior living and long-term care preferred. Demonstrated ability to research and secure grant funding through the development of compelling proposals, strategic alignment with funder priorities, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders. Skilled in managing the full grant lifecycle, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

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