Strategic Grants & Foundations Manager

The Council on Recovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Recovery in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Grants & Institutional Giving Manager to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience, including grant writing and donor cultivation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in managing donor relations and developing compelling proposals.

The position involves collaborating with the Director of Development to implement strategies and prepare high-quality grant proposals. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience with measurable results.
• Proven experience writing grants and donor communications.
• Experience in major gifts fundraising at the $100,000+ level.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies with the Director of Development.
• Prepare grant proposals and reports, ensuring timely submissions.
• Develop persuasive written appeals and donor communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Emotional intelligence

Raiser’s Edge knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

The Council on Recovery in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Grants & Institutional Giving Manager to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience, including grant writing and donor cultivation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in managing donor relations and developing compelling proposals.

The position involves collaborating with the Director of Development to implement strategies and prepare high-quality grant proposals. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.