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Job Overview: The Development and Grants Manager will lead development efforts to support the work of the IRC in Texas. Overseeing the stewardship and compliance of all funding sources, ensuring the offices have resources needed to offer high-quality services through fundraising, developing and maintaining strategic relationships with external partners and donors, public relations, contract/grants management, and oversight of volunteer and in-kind donation programs.  The Development and Grants Manager will supervise a pre and post grants and community engagement teams.

 

Major Responsibilities:

Resource Development 

Meet or exceed yearly fundraising goals with the expectation that each year’s goals will increase over the previous year Oversee the preparation of letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets and reports to local foundations and other potential donors to solicit cash funds for programs in collaboration with program staffIdentify, cultivate and sustain individual donors through mailings, face-to-face donor cultivation meetings, community engagement opportunities, and other creative mechanismsEnsure the office works effectively to meet cash and in-kind matching requirements and maintains appropriate documentation for all resource development including cash donations, in-kind donations and volunteer hoursOrganize annual fundraisers, donor appeals and other special events as applicable

Donor Relations and Communications

Raise awareness about, and represent, the office through participation in outreach and fundraising events with community, civic and faith partners, and individual and corporate financial and in-kind donorsWork with communications and marketing teams to increase brand awareness and visibility of the agencySupport the planning and implementation of media and communications strategies, including working with local community radio contacts and/or recording public service announcements (PSAs) to conduct targeted community outreachSupport community events planning, preparation and implementation, including managing and tracking attendees, donations, and all other associated logistics  Assist in the creation of communications materials to engage current and prospective donors, deepen donor commitments and enhance giving 

Grants Management

Successfully increase the total grant funding in dollar amounts annually Oversee new business development activities including business development research, identifying relevant opportunities, and full cycle proposal development for public, private, and internal opportunitiesResponsible for ensuring proposals, programs, and projects in use of the IRC’s OTIS (Opportunity Tracking Information System) database are updated.Manage and maintain an efficient system for proposal development with clear responsibilities to ensure timely and high-quality submissions.In collaboration with program and finance teams, coordinate the development, writing, and editing of proposals and reportsReview proposals for compliance with the IRC’s Outcomes and Evidence Framework. Ensure program managers and staff, the finance team, and the Grants team design programs, develop and draft proposals (narratives, timelines, work plans, budgets, applications)Work closely with program staff to prepare interim and final reports for grantors and prepare for program monitoring Work closely with program staff to ensure grant spend-down and compliance is on trackAct as point of contact for headquarters business development staff on all new contracts, grants and sub-grants

Community Engagement and Volunteer Services

Provide oversight of community engagement and volunteer coordination servicesCollaborate across teams internally to amplify messaging about IRC’s work and how community members can support IRC clientsEnsure ensuring that volunteer and internship opportunities are well defined, recruited, and filled in accordance with team needs and IRC national volunteer guidelines.Ensure appropriate recordkeeping and reporting on volunteer service hoursSupport a positive and productive intern and volunteer experience

Additional Duties 

Manage a team in accordance with IRC’s People Manager StandardsAdditional duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or Development; or equivalent experience.  Advanced degree in relevant area such as Fundraising, Development, or MBA preferred.Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, a significant portion of which should include program management, fundraising, special events, proposal writing and other resource development activities.Demonstrated record of cultivating successful relationships with foundations and other relevant entities.Demonstrated ability to develop successfully funded grant proposals.Proven ability to conduct research through various sources to target and locate potential sources of funding.Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. The ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.Outstanding communications, organizational, leadership, multi-taking and team building skills with the proven ability to promote productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced team environment.Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.Fluency in English required; bilingual ability is desired.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours including occasional weeknights and weekends as necessary.

Working Environment: 

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

 

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.