Job Description

Overview

Position Summary

Are you interested in championing the work of Propel Nonprofits? Propel is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven professional with interest in community development, advancing equity and a commitment to the mission, vision and values of Propel Nonprofits.

The Institutional Giving Manager supports Propel Nonprofits development activities by primarily raising support from corporate, foundation, and government funding sources. The positions core responsibilities focus on grant writing and reporting, institutional funder prospecting and qualification, creating funding proposals and stewardship pieces, and grants timeline management. The position also manages record-keeping for fundraising and donor relations.

Were looking for someone who can build relationships and work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. This person must have a commitment to infusing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in work processes and products.

Reports to: Garrett Backes, Chief Advancement Officer

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Essential Functions

• Implement a comprehensive institutional giving strategy to meet fundraising goals

• Research and prepare compelling funding proposals for new initiatives; ensure adherence to proposal submission deadlines and grant reporting requirements, while consulting with program and leadership teams as needed

• Oversee the annual grant development schedule while identifying and prospecting potential grant opportunities, institutional partners & funders as well as assessing their suitability

• Maintain an updated institutional giving database on funders, grants, deadlines, contracts, and contacts

• Prepare on-going grant reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Craft persuasive grant applications, gathering necessary information and data to build a strong case for support and partnerships

• Coordinate site visits, presentations, and other engagement opportunities for institutional partners, funders, and donors

• Create stewardship materials such as impact reports and fact sheets, collaborating on the development of annual reports and case studies

• Partner with program teams to harvest program evaluation for use in grant applications, reporting, and other business-related purposes; in partnership with the CPO and IT team, manage the collection, synthetization, interpretation, and presentation of organization-wide impact data

• Engage in additional fundraising and stewardship activities related to institutional partners, grant funders, and loan fund investors

• Stay abreast of best practices, trends and cutting-edge tools in institutional fundraising, philanthropy, and by extension the nonprofit sector

• Provide support for Advancement data and systems management, including managing prospecting deliverables, incoming and received contributions, donor and mailing lists, and website support

• Prepare and send donor and grantor thank you letters and cards and coordinate internal communication

• Maintain accurate records for required reporting and deadlines for grants, communicate upcoming deadlines with appropriate staff, and update database

• Maintain organized, up to date, and complete files for all funder relationships, either digital or paper as required

• Maintain process and procedure documents related to development functions

• Work with internal accounting team to reconcile contributed revenue transactions

• Oversee logistics and event planning for development-related events

• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational needs

Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Commitment to the organizations mission, vision, and values

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Commitment to relationship building & nurturing, and internal & external collaborations

• Aptitude for cogent writing and compelling storytelling

• Excellence in managing projects, from conception to completion

• Exceptional written communication, and presentation skills

• Comfort with and aptitude for managing information, schedules, and using databases.

• Action-oriented, organized, self-starter with time-management skills.

• Great attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

• Curiosity and eagerness for learning

Education and Other Training

Required:

• At least three years grant writing and reporting experience

• At least three years of prior experience in development or related functions at nonprofit organizations

• Proficiency in using technology including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Compensation and Benefits

We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual salary range: $65,000-$75,000

• 32 PTO days per calendar year (prorated your first year)

• 7 personal holidays per calendar year (prorated your first year)

• 5 org-wide holidays per calendar year

• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work environment

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Health savings account

• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts

• Basic and supplemental term life insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Other voluntary insurance benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Accommodations

We recognize that qualified applicants will include a range of people who will each require different support in order to be successful. Propel operates in a remote/office hybrid environment and we are committed to making sure that each staff member has the technology and programs they need to be successful. If you have a cognitive or physical disability that requires accommodation or specific support, we will provide what is reasonable within the organizations capacity.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hiring at propelnonprofits.org by Friday, October 10, 2025. Please use the subject line Institutional Giving Manager.

Questions?

Interested candidates are invited to schedule a call to discuss questions you may have about the position, qualifications, or organization. Click here or email hiring at propelnonprofits.org to schedule a 15-minute pre-application call. A pre-application call is optional and does not impact your application either way.

About Propel

Propel Nonprofits fuels the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital. Its services include accounting and finance, board governance, fiscal sponsorship, lending, skills and knowledge sharing, strategic consulting, and training. Propel Nonprofits serves nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and the adjacent states.

Propel Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer.

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