Grant & Donor Relations Manager

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to lead foundation, corporate, and government fundraising efforts. You will craft proposals, manage deadlines, and coordinate donor communications with program staff.

The role emphasizes grant reporting, VIP-level hospitality, and cross-department collaboration to align fundraising with artistic and education priorities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in grants/nonprofit proposal development or related areas.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM platforms, or grant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized records of institutional gifts and partnership history.
• Prepare fundraising updates, dashboards, and analytics for internal reporting.
• Draft grant proposals, LOIs, and reports; gather content from program staff.
• Coordinate VIP support, event participation, and donor recognition materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing/proofreading

Project management

CRM experience

Interpersonal skills

VIP hospitality

AI tools

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Monday.com

CRM systems

Job description

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to lead foundation, corporate, and government fundraising efforts. You will craft proposals, manage deadlines, and coordinate donor communications with program staff.

The role emphasizes grant reporting, VIP-level hospitality, and cross-department collaboration to align fundraising with artistic and education priorities.