Annual Fund and Grants Manager - W National Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
22 hours ago
Job description
Do you believe generosity is a calling, and want to help sustain a mission that forms students in faith, justice, and excellence?
The Annual Fund & Grants Manager plays a key role in advancing the school's mission by cultivating meaningful relationships with individual and foundation donors and growing philanthropic support through a strategic, year-round annual fund. Working collaboratively across the Advancement team, this role strengthens stewardship, ensures data integrity, and supports grant writing efforts that sustain the school's operations and long-term impact, all in service of Jesuit values and mission.
JOB SUMMARY
The Annual Fund & Grants Manager is primarily responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, strategic, and integrated effort to build a base of individual and foundation donors and increase philanthropic support through the annual fund. This Manager leads year-round cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship efforts which support the school's annual operational fundraising goals. Additionally, the Manager will oversee database integrity and utilization, as well as the execution of departmental grant-writing and reporting activities. The Annual Fund & Grants Manager works closely with the Advancement Associate, the Marketing and Communications Supervisor, and the Events & Community Engagement Manager and reports to the Senior Advancement Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a working knowledge of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's Catholic, Jesuit mission in general, and funding priorities specifically, to articulate a compelling case for support to various constituent groups.
- Plan and implement a comprehensive, multifaceted annual appeals program for key constituents to support the school's mission and build a pipeline of support to improve participation, dollars raised, and donors engaged.
- Manage a portfolio of annual donors: identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with foundation-based program officers and individual donors in collaboration with organizational leadership.
- Research, qualify, cultivate, and solicit individuals capable of making an annual gift of $1,000 or more.
- Prioritize and submit grant proposals, and coordinate/execute all impact reporting. Work to identify and lead relationship development with new grant-making partners.
- Identify and develop a comprehensive plan for increased matching and recurring gifts.
- Develop reports as needed to inform fund strategy and to measure fundraising progress.
- Track and measure the effectiveness of solicitations, annual fund, KPI, and strategic initiatives to determine progress toward goals.
- Participate in educational and professional development opportunities to further the personal and organizational growth of philanthropy at CRJ.
- Attend community-sponsored evening and weekend activities, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assignments not specific to the annual fund.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and 5+years of experience in fundraising. CFRE encouraged.
- A strong team player, demonstrated self-starter, and motivational leader with excellent interpersonal skills, requiring minimal supervision, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a keen attention to detail.
- Desire and ability to support the Catholic and Ignatian character of the school.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with fundraising & constituent management database required.
- DonorPerfect experience is preferred.
About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Cristo Rey Jesuit (CRJ) Milwaukee is part of a national network of 41 high schools that transform urban education through a unique integration of college-prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation, with a focus on students of limited financial means. As a private, Catholic, Jesuit high school serving 450 students, Cristo Rey Jesuit's mission is to provide an affordable Catholic secondary education with a college prep curriculum and Corporate Work Study Program to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
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