The Institutional Giving Manager plays a critical role in advancing Achilles International’s fundraising strategy by leading institutional-giving efforts and shaping compelling development communications. This position is responsible for managing foundation grants, supporting corporate partner relationships, and creating high-impact donor-facing materials including emails, proposals, solicitation letters, and funding reports.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a strong writer who can translate programmatic impact into persuasive narratives that inspire support from foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Giving (Foundations & Corporate Partnerships)

● Research, identify, and cultivate foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Achilles’ mission

● Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, and reporting

● Write and edit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports

● Track deadlines, deliverables, and stewardship activities to ensure timely and accurate grant application and report submissions

● Support relationship management with corporate partners, including drafting communications, impact updates, and sponsorship materials

● Collaborate with program staff to gather data, stories, and outcomes for proposals and reports

Development Communications

● Lead the creation of donor communications across channels, including email campaigns, appeals, newsletters, and acknowledgment letters

● Develop clear, consistent, and engaging messaging that reflects Achilles’ voice and brand

● Write compelling fundraising materials such as annual appeals, campaign collateral, and stewardship reports

● Partner with the marketing/communications team to align messaging and storytelling across platforms

● Translate program data and impact into donor-friendly narratives

Annual Giving & Chapter Fundraising Support

● Enhance and expand Achilles International’s annual giving program, including strategy, segmentation, and campaign execution

● Develop fundraising materials and toolkits for regional chapter leads to support local fundraising efforts (fundraising templates, messaging guides, campaign resources)

● Serve as a key support staff member for chapter fundraising, providing guidance, communications support, and best fundraising practices

● Collaborate with chapter leaders to align local fundraising efforts with national strategy and messaging

● Support peer-to-peer and grassroots fundraising initiatives across the chapter network

Strategy & Collaboration

● Work closely with the Development and Communications teams to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives

● Develop and oversee an annual cross-departmental calendar for development, programming, and communications activities

● Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of donor communications and recommend improvements

● Ensure consistency and accuracy in all external communications

Qualifications

● Three (3) years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or fundraising communications

● Strong donor communications and stewardship

● Proven track record of securing foundation grants and writing successful proposals

● Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills

● Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

● Experience supporting corporate partnerships or sponsorships preferred

● Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raisers’ Edge), visual design platforms (e.g., Canva and Adobe), and email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) a plus

● Passion for the mission of Achilles International and commitment to inclusion

Key Competencies

● Strategic communication and messaging

● Relationship management

● Project management and organization

● Analytical thinking and adaptability

● Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

● Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

● This role is based in our New York City office with four days onsite.

● Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with global impact

How to Apply

This role is based in New York City with a schedule of four days per week onsite.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample when applying.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person