Institutional Giving Manager in Denver, Colorado at Urban Peak Denver

Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Institutional Giving Manager leads all foundation, corporate foundation, and government grant activity at Urban Peak. This role manages the full lifecycle of institutional funding, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship. This position serves as the central project manager for institutional revenue, with a strong emphasis on managing complex government funding and restricted foundation grants. The Institutional Giving Manager coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure proposals, reporting, compliance, and financial tracking are executed accurately and on time.

Urban Peak manages a significant portfolio of government funding, requiring rigorous coordination across program, finance, compliance, and external partners. This role is responsible for maintaining systems and processes that ensure deadlines are met, funds are properly tracked, and deliverables do not fall through the cracks. This role requires both strong writing skills and advanced project management capabilities. The Institutional Giving Manager will also manage external grant consultants and ensure alignment across all contributors.

The Institutional Giving Manager works collaboratively with the Director of Advancement, Finance team, Compliance Manager, program staff, and external grant consultants to support sustainable revenue growth.

Who You Are:

What You Will Do:

Government Grant Management

Serve as the internal project manager for all government grants and contracts, ensuring coordination across programs, finance, compliance, and leadership Manage the full lifecycle of government funding, including opportunity tracking, proposal development, award setup, implementation tracking, and reporting in collaboration with the Compliance ManagerLead internal planning and kickoff processes to align stakeholders on scope, timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed workplans and timelines for each grant or contract Track progress against deliverables/outcomes and proactively identify and resolve risks or delays Partner with Finance to monitor grant budgets and spending to ensure alignment with contract requirements Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reports, including quarterly and annual submissions Manage and oversee external grant consultants, ensuring quality of work, adherence to timelines, and alignment with Urban Peak priorities

Institutional Fundraising & Writing

Partner with the Director of Advancement to align institutional funding with overall development strategy Write, edit, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for foundation, corporate foundation, and select government opportunities Manage a portfolio of foundation funders, including communications, stewardship, and renewals Partner with the Director of Advancement and CEO to support cultivation and stewardship of institutional funders Translate programmatic information into clear, compelling narratives tailored to funder priorities Maintain and refine proposal templates, boilerplate language, and supporting materials

Project Management & Systems

Build and maintain a comprehensive system to track all institutional funding activities, deadlines, and deliverables utilizing Raisers Edge and additional project management toolsPrioritize funding opportunities based on organizational capacity and strategic alignmentMonitor and forecast institutional revenue, including awarded, pending, and pipeline funding Research and identify new institutional funding prospects aligned with Urban Peak’s programs and priorities Serve as the central point of coordination to ensure contributors meet deadlines and requirements Establish and reinforce clear workflows and accountability across teams and ensure no deadlines, reporting requirements, or compliance elements fall through the cracks

What We Offer:

Salary: $ 75,000 / annuallyShift Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans availableVision PlanFlexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent CareAccident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary PlanEmployer paid Basic Life and AD&DEmployee Voluntary Life InsuranceEmployer paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityColorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency MatchEmployer paid RTD Eco Pass10 Paid Holidays48 hours Paid Sick Time 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basisRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSecond Language pay differential upon successfully passing language examStaff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Who We Are:

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 12 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 136-bed shelter for youth ages 12 through 24, daytime drop-in services, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.