Senior Foundation Manager

Core responsibilities:

• In partnership with the development and editorial teams, draft proposals designed to support $20M+ in institutional funding
• Create and catalog template language designed for use by the full development team, including both the institutional and individual giving realms
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and grant reports for current and prospective foundations and select major donors
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, and partner with teams across the organization to gather supporting collateral
• Coordinate with finance to develop and communicate budgets and financial reports to donors and other key audiences

This role helps secure funding for ProPublica's investigative journalism, which exposes abuses of power and holds institutions accountable, creating positive change through transparency and accountability in society.

Required skills and experience:

• 5+ years experience in institutional non-profit fundraising, with demonstrated success writing grants for philanthropic funders and contributing to effective grants management processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to both create and adapt content for a range of audiences
• Strong initiative-taking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to establish priorities and work under time constraints
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with Salesforce or other fundraising databases

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $70,000 – $90,000
• Individual/family Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employee Funded Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Generous vacation, sick time off, personal days, and paid holidays
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave (100% of pay for 20 weeks)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match or Student Loan Repayment (SLR) Plan
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care
• Company Issued Cell Phone or Cell Phone Bill Reimbursement (up to $80 per month)
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

ProPublica produces investigative journalism with moral force, digging deep into important issues to expose abuses of power and hold institutions accountable. As the largest investigative newsroom in the country, they focus on systemic problems that defy easy solutions and create journalism that is unparalleled in its breadth and accuracy.