Manager, Foundation Relations

The Ounce of Prevention Fund is one of Chicago’s most energized, future-focused organizations devoted to early childhood development. Our mission is to improve the life chances for low-income children through programs, training, research and advocacy. We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; flex work hours and work-from-home options; and paid parental leave.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Foundation Relations you will:

Responsible for securing and stewarding funding from foundation donors at the Ounce of Prevention Fund.

Lead strategy for a portfolio of foundation funder relationships, oversees and executes donor cultivation and renewal strategies.

Partner with Development colleagues and Ounce leadership to develop and execute an overall cultivation strategy for current funders and prospects. This includes: Overseeing the development and submission of grant proposals and reports (and attachments/supporting materials) to foundations for Ounce programs and priorities, and tracking of grant deliverables. Establishing and maintaining funder contacts, developing background research and meeting prep sheets, and preparing other fundraising materials. Developing and executing proactive funder stewardship and engagement plans and other key stewardship touch points to strengthen funder relationships for assigned portfolio and position the Ounce for renewed and increased giving with existing funders.

Overseeing the development and submission of grant proposals and reports (and attachments/supporting materials) to foundations for Ounce programs and priorities, and tracking of grant deliverables.

Establishing and maintaining funder contacts, developing background research and meeting prep sheets, and preparing other fundraising materials.

Developing and executing proactive funder stewardship and engagement plans and other key stewardship touch points to strengthen funder relationships for assigned portfolio and position the Ounce for renewed and increased giving with existing funders.