Institutional Giving Manager

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Institutional Giving Manager for an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities and helping individuals and families overcome barriers to safety, stability, and long-term well-being. This full-time position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement that includes meaningful onsite collaboration.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Institutional Giving Manager will play a key role in advancing the organization's mission by independently developing compelling grant proposals, managing an established foundation portfolio, and strengthening institutional funding partnerships. Reporting to the Development Director, this position oversees more than 60 grant proposals and 100 grant-related deliverables annually while collaborating closely with program, finance, and executive leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants professional who brings exceptional writing and project management skills, values ethical and community-centered fundraising, and is passionate about expanding access to critical services and resources for underserved communities.

PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $75,000 to $84,000 annually, with an additional bilingual pay differential for English/Spanish proficiency.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from up to 30 days of accrued time off during your first year, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Hybrid Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to balance focused remote work with meaningful onsite collaboration in Portland, with scheduling arrangements determined individually.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive organization offering professional development opportunities, a 3% retirement contribution match, and the opportunity to support meaningful community programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently research, develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, renewal applications, and funder reports, managing a portfolio of 60+ proposals and 100+ written deliverables annually.
• Manage the full grants lifecycle, including application planning, deadline tracking, submission coordination, reporting, compliance, and stewardship, while maintaining an organized grants calendar.
• Collaborate with program leadership, finance, and executive teams to gather program outcomes, financial information, and impact data, translating complex information into clear, persuasive funding narratives.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with foundation partners and institutional funders, supporting renewals, ongoing communications, and strategic stewardship activities.
• Identify and research new foundation and institutional funding opportunities to expand support for established programs and emerging initiatives.
• Support foundation revenue forecasting, grant budget development, government funding applications, and accurate documentation of funder activities within the organization's donor management system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success independently writing nonprofit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funder reports, with a proven track record of securing institutional funding.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience managing multiple grant applications, renewal cycles, reporting requirements, and competing deadlines.
• Exceptional original writing, editing, research, and analytical abilities, with the capacity to independently develop compelling narratives from program information while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience collaborating with nonprofit leadership, program teams, and financial stakeholders; familiarity with foundation stewardship, government grants, nonprofit budgets, or donor databases is highly valued.
• A genuine commitment to ethical, community-centered fundraising, inclusive practices, and respectful, strengths-based storytelling, along with the ability to participate in onsite meetings and organizational activities in Portland.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers annualized compensation of $75,000 to $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience. An additional $0.50 per hour is available for bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

The comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance; a Flexible Spending Account with a $500 annual employer contribution; up to 30 days of accrued time off in the first year; a 3% retirement contribution match; an Employee Assistance Program; and professional development opportunities.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position represented by a labor union currently negotiating its first collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

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