Institutional Giving Manager in Chicago, Illinois at After School Matters

Summary of Position: After School Matters (ASM) is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to help grow and sustain the institutional partnerships that make our work with Chicago teens possible. The Institutional Giving Manager is a full-time position that advances ASM’s fundraising strategy; secures, stewards, and actively develops a pipeline of institutional support from corporate, foundation, and government partners. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the role manages a portfolio of current and prospective funders and leads grant development and management—including prospecting, proposal development, budgeting in collaboration with Finance, compliance with funder requirements, deliverables tracking, and mid-term/final reporting. The position also strengthens relationships through thoughtful cultivation, acknowledgements, and site visits, and serves as an internal project manager and cross-functional liaison to ensure timely, high-quality submissions and fulfillment of programmatic and financial obligations. The Institutional Giving Manager supervises the Grant Writer and contributes to a collaborative, high-performing Development team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Giving and the Grant Writer, lead prospecting efforts to identify, research, and qualify new institutional funders, write, manage, and steward all grants (public and private) that align and support ASM’s operational budget and future growth strategies.

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective institutional funders, including conducting research, tracking prospects, and partnering with leadership to prioritize and advance new funding opportunities.

• Work closely with the Finance Department to prepare/edit budgets for submissions and reports.

• Maintain regular contact with existing and prospective donors for cultivation and stewardship purposes. Plan, organize, and steward site visits.

• Oversee internal systems related to grants (e.g., maintain a calendar of deadlines, supervise proposal development and reporting timelines, manage funder deliverables and the expenditure tracking process). Provide guidance for colleagues to implement and maintain these systems.

• Maintain regular contact with internal teams (Development, Programs, Finance, Research & Evaluation) to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

• Assist with the collection, input, and maintenance of donor information into Raiser’s Edge database, including working with the database administrator to ensure records are current and accurate.

• Advise the Director of Institutional Giving on revenue projections based on known and potential opportunities.

• Supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning and prioritizing workload, providing clear direction and ongoing coaching, reviewing and editing grant materials for quality and alignment, and holding staff accountable for timely, high-quality completion of proposals and reports.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Grant Writer
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable experience in grant writing, including crafting clear, compelling narratives and producing effective donor communications.

• Demonstrated success identifying, prospecting, and converting new institutional funding opportunities into 5- to 6-figure gifts, particularly from corporations and foundations.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across internal teams (Programs, Finance, Research & Evaluation, and others).

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, track complex deliverables, and maintain close attention to detail related to funder requirements and deadlines.

• Ability to analyze issues, identify priorities, and make sound, timely decisions in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated adaptability, with the ability to respond to changing priorities, funding landscapes, and organizational needs.

• High level of accountability and ownership, including meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.

• Effective supervisory skills, including delegating tasks, supporting staff development, and ensuring high-quality output from direct report(s).

• Demonstrated ability to adopt and leverage new technologies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and evolve workflows.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required.

• Minimum 4 years of experience working with local, regional, and national foundations and shepherding proposals through to completion required.

• 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience preparing and securing government grant funding from local, state, and national sources preferred.

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills required.

• Raiser’s Edge (ASM’s CRM) experience preferred.

Schedule:

• Hybrid work environment, 9am-5pm

• Minimum three days in person

• Occasional nights and weekends, depending on Development team events

• Ability to travel to ASM sites as needed

Benefits for full-time regular employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Identity Theft, Legal, and Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time, and paid national holidays

Compensation: $72,000 - $75,000
About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.
EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.