Assistant Director – Institutional Giving

Interfaith America

. Provide critical support for the Interfaith America Advancement Team during organizational growth .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant proposal development, foundation grants management, and fundraising strategy, with strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, maintain detailed records, and cultivate relationships with funders and partners.

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Grant Proposal DevelopmentFoundation Grants ManagementFundraising StrategyMicrosoft Office ProficiencySalesforce Utilization

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentProject ManagementData AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to PrioritizeAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceSharePointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsPhilanthropyCivic InstitutionsCommunity Service PartnershipsDemocracy Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide critical support for the Interfaith America Advancement Team during organizational growth
Lead grant proposal and report development processes, including strategy, timeline tracking, content drafting, and quality assurance
Focus on funding opportunities within the civic strategy area, including community service partnerships, democracy initiatives, fellowships, grants, and convenings
Work with program leadership to understand strategies, intended outcomes, and learning priorities
Translate program plans into compelling funding narratives
Identify alignment opportunities with prospective and current institutional partners
Share impact and success stories with funding partners
Co-create fundraising strategy with the Director of Foundation Relations and senior leaders
Manage a portfolio of civic foundation prospects and funders, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Maintain funder records across platforms
Support Executive Team communications with portfolio contacts by coordinating touchpoints, briefings, and updates
Research civic foundation funding opportunities and prepare information for funding meetings
Project-manage letters of inquiry, concept notes, and grant proposals with advancement, program, finance, and senior leadership teams
Develop and manage proposal calendars, timelines, and deadlines
Draft narratives describing program objectives, impact, strategy, and funder alignment
Prepare interim and final grant reports
Coordinate with program teams and the Grants Compliance and Reporting Manager on financial reports and deliverables
Develop briefing documents and program resources for funding prospects and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships with funders and external partners
Maintain accurate funder records and strategy documents
Support Advancement Team members with Salesforce, SharePoint, and other records

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree
5-8 years of experience in nonprofit organizations, development or philanthropy offices, civic or community institutions, or other relevant experience
Experience with foundation grants management, writing and/or fundraising strategy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple ongoing projects from multiple stakeholders
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Strong competence in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Willingness to learn and utilize organization-wide constituent relationship management software (Salesforce)
Authorization to work in the United States
Ability to travel across the US
Ability to maintain regular attendance and operate standard office equipment
Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and via computers and digital devices
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and view computer terminals and office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Employer covers 100% of employee-only premium costs for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Generous paid time off plan
Hybrid/remote work options
Remote staff travel to the Chicago office 4 times per year