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Mikva Challenge

Institutional Giving Manager

LocationWashington, DC or Chicago, IL
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted1mo ago
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

Mikva Challenge is hiring a mid-level Institutional Giving Manager (Washington, DC or Chicago, IL) paying $80k annually to secure and steward foundation, corporate, and government support.

Role
Institutional Giving Manager
Organization
Mikva Challenge
Location
Washington, DC or Chicago, IL
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$80,000 annually
Category
Development & Fundraising

The role

The Institutional Giving Manager at Mikva Challenge is responsible for securing and stewarding foundation, corporate, and government support for the organization, focusing on grant development, management, and related compliance.

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute the development and timely submission of high quality grant materials
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental staff to gather program updates and ensure accurate grant reporting
  • Manage a continuous pipeline of funders to achieve portfolio development and revenue goals
  • Represent Mikva Challenge by effectively communicating our mission, theory of change, and programs to external and internal stakeholders
  • Support corporate sponsorship efforts by attending event planning meetings, tracking outreach, preparing leadership for engagement, and making direct solicitations

What it takes

  • Minimum of four to six years of fundraising experience with responsibility for grant writing and management
  • Experience managing foundation grants is required; corporate and government fundraising experience is strongly preferred
  • Passion for working with a mission-driven youth leadership non-profit
  • Demonstrated success writing clear, persuasive, and high quality grant proposals and reports
  • Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate program data into compelling cases for support
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven ability to create and foster meaningful connections between donors and the organization

What you'll bring

Grant writing and managementStorytellingRelationship managementProject managementData analysisCommunication

How we treat you

Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability and life insurance

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, DC or Chicago, IL.

What is the compensation?

The salary for this position is $80,000 annually.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a minimum of four to six years of fundraising experience, experience managing foundation grants, passion for working with a mission-driven non-profit, and strong storytelling and relationship-building skills.

How do I apply?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain posted until filled. Selected candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples during the recruitment process.

How to apply

Apply directly on Mikva Challenge's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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