Joni and Friends

Manager – Grants and Foundations

Growth & MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAgoura Hills, CA, USA$73k - $85k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of two years of nonprofit experience is required.
A graduate degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, is required.
A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agreement with the Joni and Friends statement of faith are required.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to organize and prioritize varied daily tasks and deadlines is required.
Attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, ability to work independently, and confidentiality are required.
Understanding of basic customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce is required.
Must stay current with state and federal laws regarding planned gifts and estates.
Strong general computer skills and working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet are required.
Must be able to perform primarily sedentary office work, sit for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, communicate clearly in person and by phone, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, or lift/carry items up to 20 pounds.
Must affirm and model Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs and practices, support staff and volunteers in following Christ, engage with people living with disabilities in a manner consistent with the ministry’s mission, participate or lead in prayer and worship, uphold the organization’s mission and values, and actively attend a church whose statement of faith does not contradict Joni and Friends’ Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

Support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Development department under the supervision of the Chief Marketing Officer.
Develop, execute, and manage a grant proposal strategy in collaboration with the Chief Marketing Officer, Directors, and internal teams, fostering and improving relationships with current ministry partners.
Maintain relationships with domestic and international field teams and collaborate with existing and new funding partners to better serve churches and people living with disabilities.
Work with Development Directors to grow annual funding from $2 million to more than $5 million.
Oversee and manage contract grant writers preparing proposals for more than 70 grants per year.
Manage gift cultivation and data in Salesforce, acknowledge gifts within 24 hours, report to foundation partners on the impact of gifts, and provide monthly progress reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.
Assist with researching, preparing, and approving proposals and reports to granting organizations, and maintain records of proposal and report-back due dates.
Work with Development Officers on strategies and plans for pre-asks for major events to increase giving.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the supervisor to support department and organizational needs.

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends.

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Chief Marketing Officer, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Development department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

In collaboration with the CMO and Directors, develop, execute and manage a successful grant proposal strategy, intentionally collaborating with internal teams to foster and improve relationships with current ministry partners
Maintain excellent relationships with our field teams, both domestically and internationally, collaborating with existing and new funding partners to better serve churches and people living with disability
Work with Development Directors to grow funding from $2 million to over $5 million dollars annually
Oversee and manage a staff of contract grant writers to present grant proposals for over 70 grants per year
Manage cultivation of gifts and data in Salesforce
1. Thanking and acknowledging gifts within 24 hours
2. Reporting to foundation partners on the impact of their gifts
3. Monthly progress reports to CMO
Assist in research, preparing and approving proposals, and reports to granting organizations. Keep records of due dates for proposals and report backs
Work with Development Officers on the strategy and plans for “pre-asks” for major events to increase and lift giving
Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications:

Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
Minimum 2 years of non-profit experience required
Graduate Degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience required
Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, and a team player who is flexible and able to work independently
Will need to understand basic CRM systems such as Salesforce
Required to stay current with all state and federal laws regarding planned gifts and estates
Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Physical Requirements:
This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office setting. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, communicate clearly in person and over the phone, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach to access files and supplies. The role may also require occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 20 pounds.
Work is performed in a professional office setting with occasional movement throughout the facility. The environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level, with standard lighting and temperature conditions. Employees are expected to maintain safety and ergonomic awareness while performing all tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation: $73,000 - $85,000 per year. This is a hybrid position working in the Agoura Hills office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are remote workdays.

EMPLOYEE MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.

All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by:

Modeling Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours
Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life
Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.
Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches
Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs
Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends’ Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values.
Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends’ Statement of Faith

Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God.

About the Company

Joni and Friends

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Joni and Friends

See more jobs