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Associate Director of Foundation Relations
Associate Director of Foundation RelationsThe Home for Little Wanderers • Boston, MA, United States
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Associate Director of Foundation Relations

Associate Director of Foundation Relations

The Home for Little Wanderers • Boston, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here:

How You Will Be Making a Difference

Reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations, the Associate Director of Foundation Relations is a senior member of the Development Team and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising effort to solicit private and corporate foundations as well as government funders on behalf of The Home for Little Wanderers.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and implement annual plan for proposal and report submissions to meet established goals.
  • Conduct ongoing prospect research and rating of potential funders.
  • Facilitate communication with foundation officers, trustees, and other philanthropic advisors, to develop prospects and steward ongoing relationships.
  • Work internally with major gifts officers to identify foundation trustees and other individuals who may be prospects for individual gifts.
  • Develop and submit high-quality grant proposals and reports to funders, in coordination with internal program and finance staff.
  • Maintain electronic files and records on shared electronic platforms, including SharePoint and Raiser’s Edge.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Prospect research and grant writing expertise.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple and varied tasks, as well as plan, conduct, and evaluate programs, projects, and reports.
  • Strong critical thinking, research, and writing skills.
  • Ability to secure, synthesize, and communicate complex information.
  • Highly motivated team player, able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Education and Experience
  • 3–5+ years of grant writing and development experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Demonstrated success in grant writing, reporting, and donor management.
  • Proven ability to work within a highly productive team.
  • Demonstrated success in developing partnerships and revenue opportunities with foundation and corporate funders.
  • Experience using Office 365, SharePoint, and Raiser’s Edge as well as spreadsheets.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WHEN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
  • A sample of a successfully awarded grant submission
  • A personal writing sample
Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
  • Extensive training to new staff
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • And more!


Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

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