Institutional Giving Manager

Institutional Giving Manager

The Manager of Institutional Giving is responsible for overseeing Restore’s portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government grants (ranging from $25K to nearly $1M). This mid‑level role leads institutional fundraising strategy, owns the full grant lifecycle, and coordinates cross‑team efforts to ensure timely and compelling submissions, reports, and stewardship. The position also plays a critical role in identifying and cultivating new institutional funding sources aligned with Restore’s mission and growth goals.

Restore is a nonprofit organization that makes freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. Our vision is a world free from trafficking and a life of hope, restoration, and flourishing for every survivor.

• We depend on God
• We pursue impact
• We execute with excellence
• We care for each other
• We can’t do it alone
• The survivor drives our approach

Restore's mission is to make freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. To do that, we desire a staff team more representative of the survivors we serve — almost all of whom are Black, Latina, and/or immigrants. Applicants from these underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants who have lived experience of trafficking or labor exploitation.

• Manage the full grant lifecycle: research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Serve as project manager for institutional funding processes, ensuring coordination across internal teams.
• Write compelling LOIs, proposals, and reports tailored to foundations, corporations, and government funders.
• Partner with Finance to develop budgets and ensure narrative‑budget alignment.
• Track and maintain all grant activity using Salesforce, Asana, and grant portals.
• Ensure compliance for both narrative and financial components, particularly for government awards.

• Identify and qualify new institutional funding opportunities.
• Set and support portfolio growth targets (e.g., 10–20% annual revenue growth).
• Stay attuned to philanthropic trends and funder priorities in anti‑trafficking, social justice, and survivor‑centered work.

• Lead internal meetings to align cross‑functional teams on proposal/report requirements.
• Bridge the Development, Program, and Finance teams to ensure a seamless funder experience.
• Represent institutional giving strategy and insights at internal planning meetings and with senior leadership.

• Support cultivation and stewardship of institutional donors in partnership with the CDO and CEO.
• Draft acknowledgement letters, grant agreements, and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate funder site visits, virtual presentations, and impact storytelling opportunities.

• Contribute to organization‑wide initiatives including events, campaigns, and communications.
• Participate in Development team meetings and strategic planning sessions, bringing an institutional lens.

This position does not currently supervise staff but requires strong leadership and coordination across teams.

• 4–6+ years of relevant experience in institutional fundraising or grants management.
• Demonstrated success managing a grant portfolio of at least $500K+ annually.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience writing successful foundation or government grants.
• Strong project management and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Financial literacy sufficient to develop and interpret grant budgets.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Asana, and standard productivity tools.

• Affirm the Nicene Creed and attend a Christian church.

• Competitive salary range of $67,000‑$74,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and ability to excel in this role.

• Generous PTO:
  Start with 15 vacation days, with opportunities to earn more based on tenure.
• Wellness Days:
  Four dedicated spiritual retreat days for personal…