Manager, Corporate and Foundation Giving

Halcyon; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon seeks a Manager of Corporate and Foundation Giving to join its Development team. Lead strategy, development, and execution of grant proposals and reports in support of Halcyon's fundraising goals and mission.

The ideal candidate is a persuasive writer with direct experience developing proposals for corporate and foundation support, capable of translating program priorities, budgets, and impact data into compelling funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Persuasive writer with direct experience developing proposals for corporate and foundation support.
• Ability to translate program priorities, budgets, and impact data into compelling funding opportunities.
• Strong organization, sound judgment, and ownership of deadlines and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality proposals for philanthropic support, including budgets and supporting documentation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive grant strategy aligned with Halcyon's organizational goals.
• Identify and research funding opportunities from corporations and foundations, with occasional proposals to government entities and individual donors.
• Use the CRM to maintain an accurate prospect pipeline and track proposal and reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure compliance with funder requirements and financial guidelines.
• Coordinate input from program teams and manage proposal and reporting processes to meet all deadlines.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to promote partnerships and grant-funded projects.
• Help develop one-page summaries, presentation decks, and other materials for funder proposals.
• Monitor grant and partnership activities and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders through established operational systems and project management tools.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Prospect research

CRM management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Halcyon supports founders building solutions in health, climate resilience & adaptation, and edtech & the future of work with the tools and resources they need to grow their ventures and scale their impact. Over the last decade, Halcyon has supported more than 650 entrepreneurs - infusing resources at a critical juncture where many impact-driven startups fail. Halcyon's support includes tailored business training for leadership, product-market fit, and investment readiness, leadership coaching, and additional resources to help Halcyon founders scale their ventures. In addition to its global programs, Halcyon supports regionally focused cohorts in the United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America & the Caribbean. In 2026, Halcyon was recognized by Time magazine as one of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators and ranked as the #1 accelerator in social impact.

Halcyon is seeking a Manager of Corporate and Foundation Giving to join its Development team. This key member of the fundraising team will manage corporate and foundation giving, an important component of Halcyon's overall fundraising strategy.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Development Coordinator, the Manager will lead the strategy, development, and execution of grant proposals and reports in support of Halcyon's fundraising, mission, and strategic goals. The role will also develop concept notes for program initiatives, manage a year-round portfolio of grant applications and reporting requirements, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a persuasive writer and proactive fundraiser with direct experience developing proposals for corporate and foundation support. You can translate program priorities, budgets, and impact data into compelling funding opportunities; research and qualify prospects; and collaborate with program teams to move proposals forward. You bring strong organization, sound judgment, and ownership of deadlines and follow-through. Direct experience developing proposals for corporate and foundation philanthropic support is required. Applicants with government grant experience are welcome if they also meet this requirement.

Required application materials: résumé and cover letter.In your cover letter, explain your interest in Halcyon's mission and how your experience prepares you for this role, including a specific example of your work developing proposals and securing corporate or foundation support.

What We Need:

Proposal Strategy and Development:

• Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality proposals for philanthropic support, including budgets and supporting documentation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive grant strategy aligned with Halcyon's organizational goals.
• Identify and research funding opportunities from corporations and foundations, with occasional proposals to government entities and individual donors.
• Use the CRM to maintain an accurate prospect pipeline and track proposal and reporting deadlines.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with the program team to understand funding priorities, key metrics, and milestones and incorporate them into compelling proposals.
• Partner with program and finance teams to ensure compliance with funder requirements and financial guidelines.
• Coordinate input from program teams and manage proposal and reporting processes to meet all deadlines.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to promote partnerships and grant-funded projects.
• Help develop one-page summaries, presentation decks, and other materials for funder proposals.
• Monitor grant and partnership activities and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders through established operational systems and project management tools.

Prospecting and Reporting:

• Conduct prospect research in coordination with team for potential corporate and foundation funders for programmatic initiatives.
• Facilitate team sessions to review funding forecasts, discuss funding scenarios, model fundraising targets, and capture key next steps; help quantify total addressable market and establish a realistic revenue scenario for year-ahead development planning

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