GRANTS & CORPORATE MANAGER

• Department: Fundraising & communication
• Location: Remote
• Supervisor: High Value Donors & Corporate
• Contract: Fixed term (with possibility of extension)
• Status: Full-Time
• Compensation: Based on Experience

Still I Rise, an international NGO, works towards development and the realization of humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and youth, is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Donors & Partnership Coordinator. This role is integral to securing financial support for our organization’s programs through various channels.

The Grants & Corporate manager at Still I Rise will play a pivotal role in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, developing compelling funding proposals, monitoring the outcomes of funded programs, and providing regular reporting to donors. Further, representing Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors and collaborating with Still I Rise’s global teams to ensure effective fundraising management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Engagement: Cultivate and steward strong relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations to secure financial support for Still I Rise’s programs.
• Funding Opportunities Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and funding opportunities from trusts and foundations that align with Still I Rise’s mission and programs.
• Proposal Development:. Create persuasive, comprehensive, and coherent funding proposals that highlight the impact of Still I Rise’s programs and meet the specific requirements of donors.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track the outcomes of received funding, ensure proper implementation of funded programs, and provide regular reporting and accountability to donors in accordance with established requirements.
• Events: When needed, represent Still I Rise at events and meetings with major donors, presenting our organization’s mission, impact, and funding needs.
• Internal Coordination: Collaborate with fundraising team members and other departments at Still I Rise to ensure effective management of fundraising activities and smooth communication regarding opportunities and challenges.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Full English and Italian proficiency, both verbal and written.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing relationships with corporate donors, high-net-worth individuals, and/or funding from trusts and foundations.
• Proven ability to engage and steward donors effectively, managing and coordinating multiple donor relationships simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy and completeness of required information.
• In-depth understanding of the nonprofit funding sector, including best practices for donor research, relationship management, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated ability to write persuasive funding proposals with clear, compelling, and error-free writing.
• Be self-motivated, solution-focused, and persuasive; comfortable meeting new people and able to impress and motivate Still I Rise current and potential donors;
• Ability to quickly adapt, demonstrating flexibility and rapid learning capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of their CV, Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject “***Grants & Corporate Manager ***”,  to the address: hr@stillirisengo.org.

At Still I Rise, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thrive on it for the benefit of our programs, our mission, and our community. Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.