Posted on June 29, 2012

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Institutional Giving Manager

Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the nation's largest and oldest non-profit organization working to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Since its founding in 1978, SAGE has developed and provided a wide array of social and community-based services in New York City, including case management, individual and group counseling, as well as some of the nation's first programs dedicated to LGBT older adults living with HIV, and Friendly Visiting for the homebound (among others). In addition, SAGE is the preeminent national voice for LGBT aging issues, leading federal discussion and advocacy in Washington, DC, providing informational and educational tools to LGBT older people nationwide, and offering training and technical assistance to professionals and service providers across the country. SAGE has a growing national network of 21 affiliates (in 15 states and Washington, DC) and is the lead organization on the historic and path-breaking National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to LGBT older adults. SAGE continually leads cutting-edge efforts and achieves major policy wins for LGBT older adults

SAGE is seeking a part-time Institutional Giving Manager to join a dynamic Development Department. The Institutional Giving Manager will be an integral member of the Development Department and will report directly to the Director of Institutional Giving. The ideal candidate will have a diverse development background and a strong desire to support SAGE’s development effort across its institutional giving portfolio.

Responsibilities

The Institutional Giving Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day administration and systems support of foundation grants and government contracts that support the work of SAGE. The Institutional Giving Manager will work with the Director of Institutional Giving and program staff in generating quality reports for existing funders and research on prospective funders. The Institutional Giving Manager will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the submission of timely and accurate reports for existing grant projects.

• Manage grant administrations systems and data entry
• Work with institutional giving team and program staff to produce quality grant reports
• Provide targeted grant prospecting research
• Maintain an accurate grant filing system
• Manage existing grants calendar: tracking grant reporting requirements; develop internal report systems; monitor and manage grant award processes
• Assist with related fundraising projects as required

Additional Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in grantseeking and administration, preferably in a progressive nonprofit environment
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources and research tools
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on discreet projects and long-term goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; strong ability to perform database management; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a fast paced environment; commitment to the advancement of the LGBT community; previous experience with non-profit organization preferred; ability to work on individual and team-led projects.

Compensation:

APPLICATION: Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by August 15, 2012 but applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume by email only to: jreinhardt@sageusa.org. Please indicate, "Institutional Giving Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2012

SAGE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, HIV serostatus, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, or disability.

To learn more about SAGE, visit us on the web at www.sageusa.org.