HR Manager

Groundswell Fund; Puerto Rico; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundswell Fund seeks a Foundation Relations Manager to partner with the Director of Resource Mobilization in growing and stewarding our foundations, donors, and philanthropic partners. The role will lead prospecting, cultivation, and submission of grants, coordinating with program staff to ensure timely reports and compelling proposals in a fast-paced remote environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and

Job description

The Foundation Relations Manager (FRM) works closely with the Director of Resource Mobilization (DRM) to grow and steward Groundswell’s vibrant and engaged community of foundations, donors, and philanthropic partners. This leader will be the main driver of prospecting, cultivating, securing, and renewing institutional philanthropic support for Groundswell’s strategic vision. The FRM will engage with foundation partners to cultivate, solicit, and steward grants, coordinating appropriate Groundswell program staff involvement at each stage and ensuring full compliance with reports and proposals. This role will help support the long-term sustainable growth of Groundswell and will have a deep personal and professional connection with our core values.

The ideal candidate for this role is proactive, driven, equal parts relational and detail-oriented, and has the ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff, external partners, and stakeholders in a fast-paced remote environment; is self-motivated and highly organized, with exceptional attention to accuracy; is flexible and can manage multiple deadlines simultaneously; and exercises good judgment in handling confidential information. The candidate will demonstrate their ability to write persuasively and have excellent interpersonal communication skills to engage a wide range of funders.