Manager, Institutional Giving and Advancement Operations
Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL, United States
Title:
Manager, Institutional Giving and Advancement Operations
Reports to:
Chief Development Officer
Work Location:
Tom & Sherry Koski Launchpad, 2000 Webber St Ste 130, Sarasota, FL
Position Summary The Manager of Institutional Giving and Advancement Operations is responsible for securing and stewarding foundation and grant funding while supporting the systems and infrastructure that enable effective fundraising. This role manages a $1M+ portfolio of foundation revenue, including corporate, private, community, and family foundations. The position serves as the primary relationship manager for assigned foundation partners, ensuring strong engagement, stewardship, and alignment with the foundation’s strategic priorities. In addition to grant writing and management, this role supports the development of advancement operations and is designed to evolve into a Director-level position as the organization grows.
Duties and Responsibilities Institutional Giving
Lead the full lifecycle of grant funding, including research, proposal development, submission, and reporting.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for foundations within the assigned portfolio, ensuring strong stewardship and long-term engagement.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
Develop compelling, data-driven grant narratives in collaboration with program and leadership teams.
Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and compliance with all funder requirements.
Maintain and manage a forward‑looking grants pipeline and calendar.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Strategy & Impact to gather program data, outcomes, and insights.
Collaborate with Marketing & Engagement to align messaging and storytelling.
Work with Business Office to develop budgets and financial reporting for proposals and grants.
Coordinate with internal teams to manage timelines and deliverables.
Advancement Operations (Evolving Responsibility)
Maintain and support donor database integrity related to institutional funders.
Track grant activity, reporting timelines, and revenue projections.
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Manager, Institutional Giving and Advancement Operations
Reports to:
Chief Development Officer
Work Location:
Tom & Sherry Koski Launchpad, 2000 Webber St Ste 130, Sarasota, FL
Position Summary The Manager of Institutional Giving and Advancement Operations is responsible for securing and stewarding foundation and grant funding while supporting the systems and infrastructure that enable effective fundraising. This role manages a $1M+ portfolio of foundation revenue, including corporate, private, community, and family foundations. The position serves as the primary relationship manager for assigned foundation partners, ensuring strong engagement, stewardship, and alignment with the foundation’s strategic priorities. In addition to grant writing and management, this role supports the development of advancement operations and is designed to evolve into a Director-level position as the organization grows.
Duties and Responsibilities Institutional Giving
Lead the full lifecycle of grant funding, including research, proposal development, submission, and reporting.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for foundations within the assigned portfolio, ensuring strong stewardship and long-term engagement.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
Develop compelling, data-driven grant narratives in collaboration with program and leadership teams.
Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and compliance with all funder requirements.
Maintain and manage a forward‑looking grants pipeline and calendar.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Strategy & Impact to gather program data, outcomes, and insights.
Collaborate with Marketing & Engagement to align messaging and storytelling.
Work with Business Office to develop budgets and financial reporting for proposals and grants.
Coordinate with internal teams to manage timelines and deliverables.
Advancement Operations (Evolving Responsibility)
Maintain and support donor database integrity related to institutional funders.
Track grant activity, reporting timelines, and revenue projections.
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