Corporate & Foundation Relationship Management (35%)
Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with existing and prospective corporate partners, leveraging a tailored and strategic engagement approach to drive long-term philanthropic support.
Seek opportunities for funder site visits, hands-on volunteer experiences, and interactive activities to strengthen engagement and build deeper connections.
Represent Urban Pathways in meetings with institutional funders, promoting the organization’s impact and vision.
Grant Writing, Proposal Development & Impact Reporting (35%)
Spearhead the creation of persuasive, high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and impact reports tailored to institutional funders, aligning with the organization's mission and funding priorities.
Work closely with executive and program staff to gather data and programmatic outcomes for proposals and ensure alignment with funder priorities.
Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports, maintaining high standards of accuracy, clarity, and a focus on meeting funder requirements.
Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders, demonstrating program outcomes and financial accountability.
Prospect Research & Strategy (15%)
Proactively identify and research new institutional funders to expand the pipeline of funding opportunities.
Develop detailed funder profiles and engagement strategies for prospective foundations and corporations.

Cross-Team Collaboration and Internal Communication (15%)
Collaborate with the executive and senior team members, program directors, and other stakeholders to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.
Create briefing materials and talking points for funder meetings and events.
Serve as a liaison across teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
Community Relations

Attend local events, networking functions, and community meetings to promote the organization’s mission.
Identify strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s fundraising goals.
Serve as an ambassador, strengthening the organization’s visibility and reputation among stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships internally, and with funders and other community partners.
Communication

Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and supervisory meetings as required.
Promptly responds to all communications, including telephone calls, emails, and other oral or written inquiries.
Performs all other duties as assigned and as required.

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or foundation relations.
Skills & Competencies