Institutional Giving Manager

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alley Theatre seeks an Institutional Giving Manager to guide corporate, foundation, and government funding strategies in support of its annual fund and special projects. Reporting to the Associate Director Institutional Giving, this role handles proposals, donor relations, and research to grow funding.

You will manage deadlines, coordinate with leadership and other departments, ensure grant deliverables, proof the annual report, and participate in events to deepen relationships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three years of non-profit grant writing and project management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and cross‑department teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Tessitura.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and research skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current annual calendar of all corporate, foundation, and government grant deadlines to include submission dates and report dates.
• Assist Associate Director Institutional Giving to ensure the timely completion of all corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals and applications, required reporting, and stewardship activities.
• Manage all deadlines for submission and reporting within portfolio through Tessitura database with plan steps, status updates, contact information updates, prospect research, and reports.
• Draft and edit letters and other correspondence as needed for the Associate Director Institutional Giving
• Under the guidance of the Associate Director Institutional Giving, communicate with senior leadership and team members from other departments in gathering information for funding purposes and proposals.
• Ensure the proper acknowledgement and benefit delivery for all corporate, foundation, and government supporters through deliverables outlined in proposals and grant agreements
• Broaden the prospect pool through relationship management and research. In the case of the latter, coordinate research with the department's Research Analyst.
• Coordinate with the Associate Director Institutional Giving and the Donor Events team to include Foundation representatives at a CenterStage dinner and performance.
• Attend events throughout the season encouraging the development of relationships with the Alley's donors.
• Actively participate in proofing of the Annual Report and Playbills.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication skills

Relationship management

Research

Project management

Strategic planning

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Tessitura

Job description

Under the direction of the Associate Director Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Manager serves as a key member of the development team, assisting in the improvement and executing strategies regarding corporate, foundation, and government opportunities in support of Alley's annual fund and special project funding. The Manager is to support the Associate Director Institutional Giving by overseeing administrative tasks related to all grants. This individual must manage a portfolio and perform duties, such as writing formal proposals/applications, stewarding relationships with existing donors, and researching and cultivating relationships with prospects. The Manager must be an independent, fast-paced self-starter with exceptional communication and written skills and a proven track‑record for securing and increasing corporate, foundation, and government support.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a current annual calendar of all corporate, foundation, and government grant deadlines to include submission dates and report dates.
• Assist Associate Director Institutional Giving to ensure the timely completion of all corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals and applications, required reporting, and stewardship activities.
• Manage all deadlines for submission and reporting within portfolio through Tessitura database with plan steps, status updates, contact information updates, prospect research, and reports.
• Draft and edit letters and other correspondence as needed for the Associate Director Institutional Giving
• Under the guidance of the Associate Director Institutional Giving, communicate with senior leadership and team members from other departments in gathering information for funding purposes and proposals.
• Ensure the proper acknowledgement and benefit delivery for all corporate, foundation, and government supporters through deliverables outlined in proposals and grant agreements
• Broaden the prospect pool through relationship management and research. In the case of the latter, coordinate research with the department's Research Analyst.
• Coordinate with the Associate Director Institutional Giving and the Donor Events team to include Foundation representatives at a CenterStage dinner and performance.
• Attend events throughout the season encouraging the development of relationships with the Alley's donors.
• Actively participate in proofing of the Annual Report and Playbills.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three years of experience in non-profit grant writing and project management.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and present both formal written and oral presentations.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across the organization
• Must be able to think critically and strategically and anticipate potential project challenges.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a timely fashion
• Extensive computer and database knowledge necessary (Word, Excel, Tessitura).
• A demonstrated record of ability to multi-task and meet non-negotiable deadlines, completing assignments on time.
• Understand and incorporate feedback and edits
• Comfortable asking questions and researching projects
• Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising.
• Excellent oral, written, copyediting, grammar, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem solving, research, analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Self-motivated and self-starting.