Job Title: Institutional Partnerships Manager
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Institutional Partnerships Manager
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a trailblazing civil rights legal organization with a rich history dating back to 1963 when it was founded under the directive of President John F. Kennedy. Committed to achieving racial justice, we use legal advocacy both inside and outside the courts to ensure that the voices, opportunities, and power of Black people and other communities of color translate into the promises of our democracy.
About the Role: The Lawyers’ Committee seeks a dedicated and highly motivated Institutional Partnerships Manager to lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of foundations and family funds, and will partner with the Strategic Partnerships Officer on corporations. This position will have a diverse set of responsibilities, focused on creating and deepening relationships with foundations through in-person and online meetings, mailings, and special engagement opportunities and managing the proposal and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities: As the Institutional Partnerships Manager you will:
· Work closely with the VP of Development, Strategic Partnerships Officer, President/Executive Director and Program staff and leadership to identify and cultivate relationships with foundations and other types of institutional funders;
· Identify RFPs, LOIs and other prospective funding opportunities in alignment with Lawyers’ Committee needs and programmatic priorities;
· Identify and create opportunities for institutional funders to engage and be updated on work, including but not limited to; written updates, virtual briefings, and in-person roundtables;
· Solicit support to meet annual fiscal goal of over $8 million
· Track and manage a portfolio of grant funders and prospects through the identification, qualification, solicitation and close;
· Draft proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers
· Lead the stewardship of existing funders, including primary responsibility for grant reporting deadlines and relevant updates to foundation program staff
· Secure and lead visits, calls and engagements with funder personnel and leverage appropriate program, development and leadership staff
· Identify and develop resources in response to community needs.
Minimum Requirements: To excel in this role, you'll need:
· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience
· Minimum of five years progressive experience working in institutional funding with proven track record of closing gifts from institutional funders
· Strong belief in the Lawyers’ Committee’s work and mission
· Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socioeconomic background
· Exceptional writing, verbal and strong interpersonal skills
· Persuasiveness and perseverance in attaining goals
· The ability to communicate effectively on the phone and in-person with corporations, donors, board members, volunteers, staff, and the general public
· Ability to read, analyze, and understand complex documents
· Demonstrated ability to simplify complex themes and activities into a short, compelling presentation or written piece; Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines Ability to develop and implement long-term plan set objectives, and track progress towards achieving objectives
· Proficiency with office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
· Experience working for racial justice strongly preferred
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
· Availability to travel in U.S. occasionally
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Ongoing professional development.
