Institutional Giving Manager
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENTMANAGER@SKYART.ORG
Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Supervised by: Director of Development
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, Salary
Date: December 2024
WHO WE ARE: SkyART is a permanent fixture in the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago's South and West Side communities. Founded in 2001, with creativity at the center of everything we do, SkyART provides free, safe, open spaces where people are empowered and connections are made. SkyART continues to fulfill its mission from our flagship studio in South Chicago and beyond, reaching young people through three pillar programs: SkyWAY, for ages 7-13; Project 3rd Space, for ages 14-24 and Project Impact, our art therapy program. In 2020 SkyART announced an expansion to Chicago’s West Side with the new SkyART West studios, currently under construction. Driving its mission is a deep understanding of the transformative power of art and its capacity to enhance intellectual, emotional and social development.
WHAT WE EXPECT: It takes a team of extraordinary staff, teaching artists and art therapists to bring SkyART to life, and we are looking for extraordinary individuals to help propel our growth into the future. We expect that all staff, from contractors to the Executive Director, practice everyday leadership and participate in both small scale and big picture thinking about the impact of our work. We expect that each individual contributes to creating an environment where we can show up as our whole self — centering young people as the driving force behind what we do — and where the diversity of individual lived experiences and cultures adds to the richness of our programs. Original ideas and critical thinking are required. We dive into the complexities and nuances that color our work and give it meaning beyond punching the clock and earning a paycheck. We ask all employees to practice vulnerability and to hold each other accountable, even those who supervise us, through compassionate calling-in and sensitive communication. Core competencies required for any position include: connection, collaboration, communication, creativity and consistency.
HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTE: The Institutional Giving Manager identifies, develops and stewards relationships and subsequent fundraising activities with corporations, government agencies, foundations, and other funding institutions. The Institutional Giving Manager works with the Director of Development, program staff to create, lead, implement and evaluate successful fundraising strategies from institutional funders. The Manager, working with a development staff of five, thinks creatively to develop new and innovative ways to fundraise. The Manager is committed to the goals of SkyART and can articulate the vision and mission of the organization through grant applications, reports and speaking engagements.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Strategy (10%)
Represent SkyART internally and externally to raise the agency’s profile and create fundraising opportunities.Actively promote the agency’s mission, vision and values.Participate in strategic and annual work planning.Stay abreast of relevant changes in the philanthropic sector and communicate to senior staff.
Institutional Giving (60%)
Co-create long-term growth strategies for institutional giving.Keep abreast of programmatic needs and new program developments and outcomes by attending program meetings and communicating regularly with program staff.Co-create and monitor institutional revenue projections and goals and report progress.Manage the calendar of submissions to ensure timely completion of proposals and reports. Write and edit grants, reports and supporting documentation. Assign tasks as needed. Supervise other staff preparing content for proposals and/or reports. Monitor progress of open grants.Review financial statements, budgets and reports; work with DOD and operations staff to ensure external documents to funders are accurate and meet set requirements.Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with appropriate staff at funding institutions.Conduct and/or delegate foundation and corporate research; manage a portfolio of that research to identify new funding opportunities.Conduct government RFP reviews to identify new funding opportunities.Work closely with leadership to engage with Board members and other individuals who may have access and contacts with foundation and corporations.Coordinate site visits and facilitate and participate as needed.Collect, maintain and analyze evaluative and anecdotal data from staff, other professionals and sources, policy makers, etc. to assist with solicitation.Ensure compliance with grant requirements including managing challenge/matching grants.Work with the Director of Development and Individual Giving Manager to cultivate a corporate giving portfolio.Assist with planning and day-of logistics of fundraising events.
Organize sponsor benefits and manage and track sponsorship solicitation.
Administration and other (5%)
Ensure accurate record-keeping of institutional contributions. Reconcile institutional income with finance staff.Work with the development team to integrate consistent messaging and outreach to donor segments via the web, social media and e-newsletters.Uphold best practices in data management and donor tracking. Attend and actively participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
YOUR BACKGROUND INCLUDES
A bachelor’s degree is required, with demonstrated pursuit of continuing education in the philanthropic sector.A membership in AFP is an asset.Minimum three years of experience in development, including fundraising research, writing, editorial support and messaging of fundraising requests.Overall understanding and knowledge of the philanthropic community and funding cycles strongly preferred.Proven track record in non-profit fundraising (the arts preferred); demonstrated ability to successfully raise funds, make presentations, prepare foundation requests.Previous supervision experience was helpful.Computer skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, CRM database and social media. Experience with Little Green Light or similar fundraising software is a plus.
YOUR SKILLS INCLUDE
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.Proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong oral and written communication skills.Working independently, as well as collaborating with colleagues, and adapting easily to changing priorities.Ability to analyze information, read situations, and solve problems.
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary is commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package for eligible employees includes: Paid time off (PTO) allowance including 10 days of vacation, five personal days, five sick days per year, eleven paid holidays and one additional day off for your birthday Employee retirement account with 3% contribution from SkyART Health Insurance benefits with minimal cost paid by employee
HOW YOU APPLY
Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements and where you learned of the position opening to: developmentmanager@skyart.org. Please write your name (Last, First) and position title in the subject line of your e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. No phone calls please. Position begins as soon as possible
