Institutional Giving Manager

RiseMe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

After School Matters (ASM) in Chicago is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to grow and sustain institutional partnerships that support Chicago teens. This full-time role advances ASM’s fundraising strategy, secures and develops a pipeline of institutional support, and leads grant development and reporting.

You will supervise the Grant Writer, work with Finance on budgets, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality submissions and fulfillment of funder requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive grant writing experience with donor communications.
• Proven success securing 5- to 6-figure gifts from corporations and foundations.
• Strong collaboration across Programs, Finance, and Evaluation teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospecting and manage grants portfolio for the organization.
• Prepare budgets and grant submissions in collaboration with Finance.
• Supervise the Grant Writer and ensure timely, high-quality proposals and reports.
• Maintain donor records and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams to deliver high-quality project deliverables.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor communications

Relationship building

Presentations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Summary of Position:

After School Matters (ASM) is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to help grow and sustain the institutional partnerships that make our work with Chicago teens possible. The Institutional Giving Manager is a full-time position that advances ASM’s fundraising strategy; secures, stewards, and actively develops a pipeline of institutional support from corporate, foundation, and government partners. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the role manages a portfolio of current and prospective funders and leads grant development and management—including prospecting, proposal development, budgeting in collaboration with Finance, compliance with funder requirements, deliverables tracking, and mid-term/final reporting. The position also strengthens relationships through thoughtful cultivation, acknowledgements, and site visits, and serves as an internal project manager and cross-functional liaison to ensure timely, high-quality submissions and fulfillment of programmatic and financial obligations. The Institutional Giving Manager supervises the Grant Writer and contributes to a collaborative, high-performing Development team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with theDirector of Institutional Giving and the GrantWriter,lead prospecting efforts toidentify, research, and qualify new institutional funders, write, manage, and steward all grants (public and private) that align and support ASM’s operational budget and future growth strategies.

• Develop andmaintaina strong pipeline of prospective institutional funders, including conducting research, tracking prospects, and partnering with leadership to prioritize and advance new funding opportunities.

• Work closely with the Finance Department to prepare/edit budgets for submissions and reports.

• Maintain regular contact with existing and prospective donors for cultivation and stewardship purposes. Plan, organize, and steward site visits.

• Oversee internal systems related to grants (e.g.,maintaina calendar of deadlines, supervise proposal development and reporting timelines, manage funder deliverables and the expenditure tracking process). Provide guidance for colleagues to implement andmaintainthese systems.

• Maintain regular contact with internal teams (Development, Programs, Finance, Research & Evaluation) to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

• Assistwith the collection, input, and maintenance of donor information into Raiser’s Edge database, including working with the database administrator to ensure records are current andaccurate.

• Advisethe Director of Institutional Giving on revenue projections based on known and potential opportunities.

• Supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning and prioritizing workload, providing clear direction and ongoing coaching,reviewingand editing grant materials for quality and alignment, and holding staff accountable fortimely, high-quality completion of proposals and reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Grant Writer

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

• Considerable experience in grant writing, including crafting clear, compellingnarrativesand producing effective donor communications.

• Demonstrated successidentifying, prospecting, and converting new institutional funding opportunitiesinto5- to 6-figure gifts, particularly from corporations and foundations.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively acrossinternal teams (Programs, Finance,Research & Evaluation, and others).

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, track complex deliverables, andmaintainclose attention to detail related to funder requirements and deadlines.

• Ability to analyze issues,identifypriorities, and make sound,timelydecisions in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated adaptability, with the ability to respond to changing priorities, funding landscapes, and organizational needs.

• High levelof accountability and ownership, including meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.

• Effective supervisory skills, including delegating tasks, supporting staff development, and ensuring high-quality output from direct report(s).

• Demonstrated ability to adopt andleveragenew technologiesto streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and evolve workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sor equivalentdegreerequired.