Grants and Institutional Giving Manager

JOB TITLE

Grants and Institutional Giving Manager

JOB SUMMARY / POSITION PURPOSE

The Grants and Institutional Giving Manager position supports WFYI Public Medias institutional fundraising efforts by securing grant funding that advances WFYIs mission of trusted journalism inspiring stories and lifelong learning.

Working collaboratively across departments this position helps translate WFYIs strategic priorities programs and community impact into compelling proposals and reports for foundations government agencies and other institutional funders and is responsible for ensuring effective grant management timely deliverables and compliance with funder requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions at WFYI are based on merit qualifications and abilities. WFYI will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race ethnicity religion gender/gender expression or identity national origin sexual orientation age disability citizenship status military status or other characteristics protected by law.

WFYI provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices in accordance with applicable federal and state law. To request an accommodation email Human Resources at with a brief description of the request. WFYI will review the request and engage in an interactive process with applicants and employees and when appropriate the employees supervisor.

WORK LOCATION TRAVEL AND SCHEDULING

This positions work location will be primarily at WFYIs main office in Indianapolis Indiana with flexibility for limited meetings and events as needed.
Travel may be required for meetings with funders community partners program staff or other organizational stakeholders and for participation in events related to fundraising and stewardship or professional development.
This positions schedule will generally align with WFYIs normal business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Evening or weekend work may be required to support fundraising events board or committee meetings grant deadlines or other organizational needs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully an individual must have the education and experience described below.
Required:

• Bachelors degree in communications English nonprofit management public administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three or more years of professional experience in grant writing institutional fundraising nonprofit development public funding or a related field including experience preparing or coordinating grant proposals reports and supporting materials for foundations government agencies or other institutional funders.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising public media arts journalism education or other mission-driven organizations is highly desirable.

LICENSE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual may be required have and maintain a valid drivers license a satisfactory motor vehicle record and WFYIs insurance requirements to drive WFYI vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers phones printers and copiers.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person by telephone and in writing.
• Ability to lift kneel carry and position items up to 25 pounds at times.