National Institutional Giving Development Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Giving to convert organizational priorities into viable funding opportunities.

• Assist in the development and refinement of concepts for national funding, encompassing initiatives related to Marketplace, journalism access, and community impact.

• Perform research and landscape analysis to pinpoint aligned national funders and uncover emerging opportunities.

• Contribute ideas, connections, and insights during strategy discussions, showcasing initiative and curiosity.

• Help transform early-stage concepts into clear and actionable funding strategies.

• Design and execute proactive engagement strategies aimed at reaching priority national funders.

• Identify where target funders are gathering and formulate strategies to position MPR|APM in those contexts.

• Innovatively secure opportunities for connection, including warm introductions, partnerships, and thought leadership positioning.

• Utilize internal and external networks to foster relationships and open doors.

• Create customized engagement strategies for each priority funder.

• Maintain persistence and momentum in outreach efforts.

• Build and oversee a portfolio of national institutional prospects and funders.

• Lead the creation of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers.

• Translate complex organizational priorities into compelling narratives tailored to national funders.

• Coordinate across internal teams to compile inputs and ensure alignment.

• Manage timelines and guarantee that proposals and deliverables are completed punctually.

• Support post-award reporting and stewardship communications.

• Act as a connector among internal teams to advance funding opportunities.

• Ensure consistency between strategy, programmatic priorities, and funder expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, or similar).

• 3–6 years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, or a related domain.

• Experience in writing grant proposals or similar strategic communications.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and advance initiatives effectively.

• Familiarity with institutional funders (foundation, corporate, or government) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical plans with HSA and FSA options.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year of employment.

• Vacation time (3 weeks per year, pro-rated based on hours worked).

• Sick leave (12 days, pro-rated based on hours worked).

• Holiday Pay (10 holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year).

• Volunteer Time (8 hours per year).

• Options for Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan.