Senior Manager, Grants and Donor Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Writing, coordinating, and overseeing significant grants, managing the complete lifecycle of foundation grants.

• Drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals and reports that comply with funder guidelines and align with organizational priorities.

• Reviewing, editing, and enhancing key regional grant applications as necessary in collaboration with fundraisers.

• Collaborating with program, finance, and other personnel to collect necessary data, budgets, testimonials, and narratives for grant applications and reports.

• Monitoring and updating grant calendars, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely submissions.

• Maintaining precise, up-to-date records in the grants database and CRM.

• Managing the grants inbox, overseeing incoming requests and updates, and directing information to the appropriate team members.

• Sending reminders to fundraisers and internal partners to keep regional grants, reports, and supporting materials on schedule.

• Overseeing BBYO’s direct mail program, which includes planning, drafting, coordinating approvals, tracking timelines, and partnering with stakeholders to execute initiatives annually.

• Composing essential communications from the CEO to major donors.

• Assisting donor engagement efforts by preparing materials, messaging, briefings, and follow-up communications that motivate giving.

• Supporting on-the-ground donor engagement and communication efforts surrounding BBYO International Convention.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in grants management, fundraising, non-profit development, or donor communications.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities to create compelling grant proposals, donor messages, direct mail content, and stewardship communications.

• Highly organized and systematic project manager capable of tracking deadlines, sending reminders, managing competing priorities, and advancing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in using data, program outcomes, donor insights, and constituent narratives to craft persuasive communications and illustrate impact.

• Collaborative team player who can gather information from colleagues, work with senior organizational leaders, and assist fundraisers with clarity and follow-through.

• Availability to attend all major BBYO events, including the Staff Conference and International Convention each year, along with team retreats and other gatherings.

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for a visa or sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays.

• Additionally, two-week long office shutdowns.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance.

• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with a vested match.

• Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts, and wellness apps.

• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend.

• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• TSA pre-check reimbursement.

• Home technology allowance.

• Pet insurance options.