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Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Prevent Cancer Foundation

National Health Council, Alexandria, VA, United States


Location: Alexandria, VA with option for remote work 1 day per week

Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Wage Category: $55,000-$65,000

Overview
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is seeking a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager who will work collaboratively with the Senior Director to maintain and grow the organization’s institutional funding portfolio. The role includes overseeing corporate and foundation grant writing, assisting in prospect research, and creating opportunities for cause marketing and innovative partnerships to support revenue growth and donor engagement.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Corporate relations

Assists the Senior Director in achieving annual fundraising goals for corporate and foundation support through effective stewardship and developing strategies for new partnerships.

Manages grant submission and reporting via company grant portals.

Researches and identifies corporate prospects in multiple sectors that align with the Foundation’s priorities, pillars, and programs, maintaining a robust and diverse prospect pipeline.

Collaborates with Foundation staff on fundraising efforts for the Awesome Games Done Quick charity video game marathon by developing proposals, coordinating with core AGDQ leadership, and executing targeted outreach and tracking activities.

Foundation relations

Writes customized, compelling, and competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and correspondences based on institutional priorities and programmatic needs.

Manages relationships with key staff at prospective foundation partners.

Works closely with research, outreach, and education staff to package ongoing programs and develop concepts for new funding opportunities.

Manages timely reporting of progress and evaluation of grant-funded programs.

Raiser’s Edge and reporting

Tracks grant proposals, interactions, and meeting notes in the Raiser’s Edge database.

Prepares reports for corporate and foundation grant tracking and relationship management in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Database and Development.

Cause marketing

Creates opportunities for businesses to support the Prevent Cancer Foundation via cause-marketing partnerships and employee engagement programs that align with their marketing and corporate social responsibility objectives.

Attends networking opportunities at industry conferences and events to build new relationships and expand brand visibility among key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, non-profit management, public administration, business administration, related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 2-4 years of related fundraising experience.

Proficiency in donor databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects with various components efficiently and effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially strong, concise, and accurate writing and editing skills.

This is a full-time exempt position with competitive benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

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