Grants & Development Manager

Grants & Development Manager

About Fair Share Housing Center:

Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that uses litigation and policy strategies to dismantle decades of racial and economic discrimination in New Jersey and nationally that excludes people from the opportunity to live in safe, healthy, and affordable housing. 

Fair Share Housing Center’s work has created over 70,000 homes affordable to lower-income families in communities that otherwise would have excluded them, with 50,000 more anticipated over the next decade. FSHC has shaped both state and national policy on racial justice and fair housing, including through the largest settlement in the 50-year history of the federal Fair Housing Act in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. And the organization also led the charge to pass the Fair Chance in Housing Act—the first statewide bill of its kind in the country that protects individuals with prior criminal legal involvement from discrimination in the rental market. More broadly, FSHC works closely with partner organizations in New Jersey and nationally to advance racial, economic, and social justice issues that impact low-income communities and communities of color.

Position Overview: 

FSHC is seeking a talented Grants & Development Manager to join our team. The Grants & Development Manager [GDM] is responsible for managing a pipeline of current and prospective grant funders that align with FSHC’s mission and raising funds through these channels, contributing to our overall organization budget of $2M+. The GDM will also oversee and execute upon the individual, corporate, and special event fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals and reports in a clear and compelling manner; have excellent writing, research, and analytical skills; and have a solid understanding of the cultivation process for both foundation and individual donors. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Work with FSHC leadership to create, develop, and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to maximize funding streams and reach annual goals through a varied portfolio of public, private, and corporate philanthropic support;
• Conduct research to identify grant funding opportunities and major donor prospects aligned with FSHC’s mission and programs;
• Craft and submit thoughtful grant proposals and reports;
• Cultivate strong relationships with funders through strategic outreach and stewardship;
• Monitor reporting timelines and, in coordination with the Finance team, ensure compliance with all requirements;
• Organize fundraising, cultivation, stewardship events, and campaigns;
• Collaborate with FSHC leadership to develop more robust major gifts and annual fund programs for FSHC;
• Work closely with FSHC’s leadership to create and implement development operations procedures and policies;
• Manage day-to-day operations of development office and data administration, including gift processing and acknowledgment, database management, and reporting, assuring integrity of all records, working with other departments as appropriate;
• Maintain complete records including contracts, paperwork, and key documentation;
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Administration to support FSHC’s overall financial strategy;
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

We recognize that an individual’s experience is gained through a wide and diverse range of personal, professional, and educational opportunities. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the combined experiences of each candidate. These are the skills and values we prioritize:

• • 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit organization with demonstrated success in a development function;
  • Experience researching grant-based funding opportunities, crafting proposals and reports, and managing foundation relationships;
  • Experience developing prospect plans and/or strategies for both individual and foundation prospects;
  • Experience with donor relationship management, donor prospecting, and direct solicitation;
  • Experience with back office functions related to gift processing, data entry, and reporting;
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or another donor/CRM database;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively and concisely present information and respond to questions from the general public, funding partners, and other donors/stakeholders;
  • Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside FSHC;
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail;
  • A professional and resourceful style; the ability to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time;

• Strong interest in and commitment to racial, economic, and social justice.

Research has shown that candidates from traditionally marginalized communities often don’t apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. If you think you can do this job but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to still apply.
Physical demands:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. These demands include: Sitting for long periods of time; extensive use of a computer and keyboard, including typing and reviewing documents on a screen; effective communication with team members and external stakeholders, which may involve speaking on the phone, participating in video conferences, and composing written documents; the ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones, which may involve reaching, bending, and lifting small office supplies and materials; occasional travel to attend meetings, conferences, or grant-related events, which may involve sitting for extended periods during transportation.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $70,000 annually depending on a candidate’s background and skills. FSHC provides an excellent benefits package including high quality employer-paid medical and dental insurance, holiday/vacation/sick leave, paid family leave in accordance with the New Jersey state program, long- term disability insurance, retirement plan, and travel reimbursement.

Location:

This is a primarily remote position with some in-person meetings required. Day-to-day responsibilities will be generally remote. The individual will be required to attend in-person meetings at or near Fair Share Housing Center’s offices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey or, around the state roughly 3-5 times per month, in addition to occasional overnight travel out of the area. 

How to Apply:

FSHC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and/or identity, criminal record, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

Interested applicants should apply online at https://fairsharehousing.bamboohr.com/careers/. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.