Foundation Manager

Victory Project

Foundation Manager leading foundation fundraising for Victory Programs, a Boston nonprofit supporting vulnerable individuals. Managing proposals, grants, and relationship with funders.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing, foundation relations, and nonprofit development, with a strong focus on managing the full grant lifecycle and cultivating relationships with funders. Proficient in project management and compliance monitoring to ensure successful funding outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingFoundation RelationsProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsFundraising Strategies

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal DevelopmentResearching Funding OpportunitiesCompliance MonitoringReporting ProcessesProposal Submission

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationStewardship Activities

Tools & Technologies

Fundraising DatabasesGrants Calendar Management

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentFunding PrioritiesStakeholder EngagementMission-Driven Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, identify, and pursue new foundation funding opportunities that align with Victory Programs’ programs and strategic priorities.
Develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funding requests in collaboration with Senior Leadership, Program teams, and Impact & Evaluation staff.
Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate funders, cultivating strong relationships through regular communication, meetings, stewardship activities, and ongoing engagement.
Coordinate the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, tracking, reporting, renewals, and stewardship.
Maintain accurate and thorough grant records, proposal archives, and a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting.
Monitor grant deliverables, outcomes, and compliance requirements; prepare timely and accurate updates for funders.
Identify trends, opportunities, and emerging funding priorities to support the growth and diversification of Victory Programs’ funding base.
Support development planning, evaluation efforts, and team-wide fundraising strategies.
Represent Victory Programs professionally with funders, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
Support Victory Programs’ Standards of Excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Communications, English, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of four years of experience in foundation relations, grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and managing foundation proposals.
Strong understanding of grant requirements, reporting processes, and compliance expectations.
Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage funders, colleagues, and community partners.
Strong computer skills; experience with fundraising databases highly preferred.
Commitment to Victory Programs’ mission and the individuals and families we serve.

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution
100% employer paid disability and life insurance
Generous paid time off package including vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holidays.