Institutional Giving Manager

Saint-Therese; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare

Dental

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Scholarships

PSLF Eligible Employer

Employee discounts

PTO and sick time

403(b) with match

Pet insurance

Same Day Pay

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Therese is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to build philanthropic support through corporate partnerships, foundations, and government grants. You’ll lead the lifecycle from prospect research to proposal development, sponsorship solicitation, and reporting, partnering with Finance and program teams to strengthen Saint Therese programs.

The role reports to the VP of Philanthropy and requires strategic, relationship-driven leadership to secure resources and grow donor commitments in a

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, foundation relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success writing grants and securing awards of $10,000 or more.
• Demonstrated success securing corporate gifts and sponsorships of $5,000 or more.
• Knowledge of institutional fundraising, grant compliance, and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Ability to interpret program budgets, outcome data, and funding requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, goal-oriented thinker with sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to partner with staff and volunteers.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications, LOIs, and proposals aligned to opportunities and revenue goals.
• Submit all applications and progress reports by deadlines.
• Create invoices for pledges and follow up on payments.
• Manage post-award duties: budgets, compliance, reporting.
• Oversee sponsorships: benefits, recognition, logo use.
• Collaborate with Finance and programs on grant-funded projects.
• Maintain donor records and relationship activity.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Corporate relations

Foundation relations

Donor management software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Full-Time | Institutional Giving Manager

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Hybrid role: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You’ll Make

Saint Therese is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Institutional Giving Manager to grow philanthropic support through Corporate Partnerships, Foundation & Government Grants, and Sponsorships. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, this role turns organizational priorities into compelling funding opportunities and lasting institutional partnerships.

You will lead the full institutional giving lifecycle across these three focus areas—from prospect research and relationship cultivation through proposal development, sponsorship solicitation, stewardship, compliance, and reporting. Working closely with community leadership, Finance, program teams, and other departments, you will help secure resources that strengthen Saint Therese programs and operations

Create Compelling Proposals and Funding Requests

• Develop, prepare, and submit grant applications, letters of inquiry, proposals, and other funding requests based on opportunity availability, strategic fit, and established revenue goals.
• Ensure all applications, requests, progress updates, and reports are accurate and submitted by established deadlines.
• Create invoices for corporate and foundation pledges and coordinate payment follow-up as appropriate.

Manage Awards, Compliance, and Sponsorship Fulfillment

• Manage post-award responsibilities, including award documentation, grant budgets, compliance requirements, progress updates, and financial and programmatic reporting.
• Oversee corporate sponsorships, partnering with internal teams on benefit fulfillment, tracking, communications, recognition requirements, and logo use.
• Collaborate with Finance and program teams to ensure grant-funded activities and expenditures are documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor and prospect records, including contact reports, relationship activity, proposals, commitments, and next steps.

Drive Institutional Giving Strategy

• Develop and execute annual grant, corporate giving, and sponsorship plans aligned with Saint Therese priorities and assigned revenue goals.
• Achieve annual grant, corporate giving, and sponsorship revenue goals.
• Maintain a qualified grant pipeline valued at approximately three times the annual grant revenue goal.
• Manage a portfolio of 80–100 corporate prospects, prioritizing opportunities by funding potential, mission alignment, and relationship readiness.

Build and Steward Funder Relationships

• Research and qualify government, corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding opportunities.
• Identify and qualify new corporate prospects and maintain a pipeline aligned with annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with corporate representatives through meetings, communications, site visits, and other engagement activities.
• Develop tailored sponsorship proposals, partnership opportunities, and recognition benefits that connect funder interests with Saint Therese priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, foundation relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success writing grants and securing awards of $10,000 or more.
• Demonstrated success securing corporate gifts and sponsorships of $5,000 or more.
• Knowledge of institutional fundraising, grant compliance, and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Ability to interpret program budgets, outcome data, and funding requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, goal-oriented thinker with sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to partner with staff and volunteers.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Rewards That Support You

• Competitive pay with credit for experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• HSA / FSA options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• PTO and sick time
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition discounts and scholarships
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance (yes, really)
• Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• Career growth opportunities

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.