Senior Manager, Grants and Donor Engagement

Role Overview

• Writing, coordinating and overseeing major grants, including managing the full lifecycle of foundation grants
• Drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals and reports that align with funder guidelines and organizational priorities
• Reviewing, editing, and strengthening key regional grant submissions as needed in partnership with fundraisers
• Coordinating with program, finance, and other staff to gather required data, budgets, testimonials, and narratives for grant applications and reports
• Tracking and updating grant calendars, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance and on-time submissions
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records in the grants database and CRM
• Managing the grants inbox, monitoring incoming requests and updates, and routing information to the appropriate team members
• Sending reminders to fundraisers and internal partners to ensure regional grants, reports, and supporting materials stay on track
• Managing BBYO’s direct mail program, including planning, drafting, coordinating approvals, tracking timelines, and partnering with stakeholders to execute initiatives per year
• Drafting key communications from CEO to major donors
• Supporting donor engagement efforts, helping prepare materials, messaging, briefings, and follow-up communications that inspire giving
• Supporting on-the-ground donor engagement and communications efforts around BBYO International Convention

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in grants management, fundraising, non-profit development, or donor communications
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing, or related area of study. Master's Degree is preferred but not required
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Excellent writer and storyteller who can craft compelling grant proposals, donor messages, direct mail copy, and stewardship communications
• Highly organized and systems-oriented project manager who can track deadlines, send reminders, manage competing priorities, and keep multiple projects moving forward
• Comfortable using data, program outcomes, donor insights, and constituent stories to shape persuasive communications and demonstrate impact
• Collaborative partner who can gather information from colleagues, work with senior organizational leaders, and support fundraisers with clarity and follow-through
• Attend all major BBYO events including Staff Conference, and International Convention each year, as well as team retreats and other events
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays
• PLUS two-week long office shutdowns
• Medical, dental, vision, short
• & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps
• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend
• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
• Generous paid parental leave
• TSA pre-check reimbursement
• Home technology allowance
• Pet insurance options