Senior Foundation Relations Manager

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SeniorFoundationRelationsManager

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Senior Director, Foundation Relations

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Non-ExemptPosition

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 140 organizationsrepresentinga broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation ofan equitable, just, and free society. AFJ’s programscomprisefourcore pillars:

• Our Bolder Advocacy program builds progressive power by providing nonprofit advocates with the training, technicalassistance, and resources they need tocomply withthe federal and state laws associated with nonprofit advocacy. Bolder Advocacy is the nation’s leading resource for foundations and nonprofits who want to engage more actively and knowledgeably in the policymaking process.
• AFJ Law deepens our support of nonprofits’ advocacy,strengthenthe progressive movement’s ability to advocate within the bounds of IRS restrictions on tax-exempt organizations, andensurecompliance to keep their organizations safe. AFJ Law goes beyond providing technicalassistancetoprovidinglegal advice on nonprofit clients’ activities.
• Our Justice Program works to ensure that our state and federal courts protect our democracy and our core rights and values, preserve human rights, and provide access to justice for all. We research federal judicial nominees, educate the public and elected leaders about them, and advocate for demographically and professionally diverse nominees, who will protect our rights.
• Our Outreach & Membership team deepens and expands the engagement of AFJ’s core constituencies, including supporting our member organizations with Bolder Advocacy, judicial nominations, and capacity building resources to advance their missions. We also educate and mobilize members, partners, and advocates with the tools and AFJ resources they need to advocate for courts that protect the rights ofallus and defend nonprofits’ role in protecting our democracy.

AFJActionpromotes a national conversation about the importance of the courts and other key AFJ issues through advocacy, research, and mobilizing progressive advocates and voters.It also serves as the leading expert on the legal framework for 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy efforts because we believe it will take all of us to defend our democracy.

JobDescription

AFJ'sSenior Foundation Relations Manager works closely with the Senior Director, Foundation Relations to ensure AFJ meets itsgrant revenue goals through thetimely submission of proposals and reports, afocus on growing and deepening relationshipswith AFJ's foundations anddeveloping aprospective foundation pipeline.Thisroleisalsoresponsible for manyoftheadministrativemanagementtasks forAFJ'sfoundation relationships.Thisrole will report directly tothe Senior Director, Foundation Relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Writing:

Support the Senior Director, Foundation Relations in thecompletion of LOI, report and proposaldeadlines. BuildtemplatesofLOI,reports,andproposalsforentirefoundation relations portfolio; create first drafts for the Senior Director, Foundation Relations as directed; provideproofingandformattingforfinaldraftspriortosubmission; andsubmit as requested.

Manage aportfolio offunders $75k/per year andbelow tomaximize therelationship withsupportfromtheSenior Director, Foundation Relations asneeded.Presentideas forrelationshipbuildingandgrantgrowth.Responsibleformanagementofthisportfolio.

AlongwiththeSenior Director, Foundation Relations liaisewithFinance toreceivethe required budgets for reports and proposals.

Pulldataongrantdeliverables workingwithprogram teamsasneededforreportsand internal grant check-ins.

Researchandpreparebriefingmemosonfoundations asrequested-priortomeetings and/or to develop pipeline of prospects.

ThroughClickUp,managegrantdeadlinesworkingwiththeSenior Director, Foundation Relations to map out project plan timelines.

UtilizeClickUptoprojectmanageotherworkasneeded-stewardship plans, templates for funder outreach, semi-annual review of materials etc.

Manage quarterlyinternalgrantcheckinsforgrantswithprojectdeliverablestoensureprogressremainsontrack.

Overseequarterlyupdatesofgrantboilerplatelanguageandmaintainlibraryof standard templates and language

GrantsManagement:

Maintain EveryAction (EA) database records for our Foundations grants ensuring accurateanduptodateinformation includingrelationships,contacts,deadlines,follow ups and miscellaneous information.

MaintainGrantsModuleinEveryActiontotrackgrantsincludingamount,status, purpose, grant period and date received.

Enterallgrantsdetailsintothedatabase tobecontained intheGrantsModule (note: does notinput gifts but thebalance of information) ensuring deadlines, grant periods, pledge payment dates etc. are complete.

CreategrantacknowledgmentlettersandtrackinEA.

Supportprocessingandroutingoffoundation grantagreements.

Serveassecondarysupportforfoundationcontacts.

Other:

Supportindividualgivingandotherdevelopmentteammembersasneeded.

Additionaltasksasassigned.

Qualifications

3+years'experience infoundation fundraising or5+yearsindevelopmentwitha foundation relations focus

ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandClickUp(ProjectManagementSoftware).

ComfortableworkingwithdatabasesoftwareprogramssuchasEveryAction.

Excellentwrittencommunicationskills

Outstandingattentiontodetailanddeadlines

Resourcefulnessandabilitytothinkindependently

Abilitytotakeownershipofaprocessanduseproblem-solvingskillstoresolveissues

Strongprofessionalismwiththeabilitytofunction efficiently inabusy,fastpacedenvironment

Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectswithminimalsupervision

Compensation and Benefits

This is a union position covered under the terms of acollective bargaining agreementwith the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category.This position is in job group5 and has a starting annual salary range of $93,425-$103,582.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including:

Insurance

We offer medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as an employeeassistanceprogram for physical and mental well-being.

Retirement

Save for retirement with our 401K plan with a 5% employer contribution. Other insurances include life and disability.

Time Off

• Year 1 (0-12 months): Eleven (11) days of vacation each year (3.66 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of17 days
• Year 2-4: Sixteen (16) days of vacation each year (5.33 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of24 days
• Year 4+: Twenty-One (21 days) of vacation each year (7.0 hours per pay period), with a maximum accrual cap of32 days

Parental Leave

Eligible employees may take up to sixteen (16) total weeks of leave in connection with the birth of the employee’s child, placement of a child with the employee for adoption, orgaining ofa foster child. AFJ will provide eligible employees with twelve (12) weeks of fully paid parental leave for purposes of bonding with a new baby followinga birthor placement of a child for adoption orgaining ofa foster child.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse a computer and communicate with others while doing so. On occasion, travel by car, train, and/or airplanemay berequired. Ability to work long hours when needed (though rare). All employeesare required tosatisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position thatcan be fully remote.

For employeeslocatedoutside of Washington, DC or working remotely in the DC area, travel to events such as staff retreats and other work meetings will berequiredapproximately oneto four times per year.

Direct Reports

This positiondoes not currentlyhaveanydirect supervisory responsibilitiesbut may in the future as the team grows.

DEIAand Equal Employment

At Alliance for Justice, we celebrate the richness that our differences bring. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not just principles, but the foundation of our strength. Every individual brings a distinct and invaluable perspective, and we thrive when all voices are encouraged to speak openly, authentically, and with confidence. By embracing who we are and where we come from, we create a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, and empowered to contribute to our collective mission.

Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race; color; creed; sex; age (18 and over); sexual orientation; national origin; religion; political affiliation; marital or partnership status; familial status; gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions; gender identity; gender expression; military or veteran status; medical condition or history, including cancer and AIDS/HIV; genetic information including predisposition or carrier status and that of family members; disability (mental or physical); physical characteristics or personal appearance, including height, weight, and hair (including hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture are commonly associated with a particular race or national origin); ethnicity; ancestry; status as a survivor or family member of a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or on any basis prohibited by federal or state statute. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AFJ/AFJAC shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or prospective employee due to actual or perceived arrest or criminal record. AFJ/AFJAC will not ask applicants about any arrests that did not lead to convictions. AFJ/AFJAC will not ask job applicants about their conviction record at the application or interview stage. After the employer has extended a conditional offer to the applicant, the employer may choose to run a background check and ask questions about the applicant’s criminal conviction history.

Disclaimer

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is notall-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties asrequired. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

How to Apply

Please submita letter of interest/cover letter and resume on our website athttps://www.afj.org/about/careers. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

If yourequirereasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please emailWesLin, Director of People & Operations atwesley.lin@afj.org.

Alliance forJustice provides equalemployment opportunities toallemployees andapplicants foremployment andprohibits discriminationand harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity orexpression, orany other characteristicprotected byfederal, state orlocal laws.This policy applies to allterms andconditions of employment, includingrecruiting,hiring,placement, promotion,termination,layoff,recall,transfer,leavesof absence, compensation, and training.