Senior Manager, Grants and Donor Engagement

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of foundation grants, including proposal preparation, submission, reporting, and renewal tracking
• Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals and reports aligned with funder guidelines
• Review and strengthen regional grant submissions in partnership with fundraisers
• Coordinate with program and finance staff to gather data, budgets, and testimonials
• Maintain accurate records in the grants database and CRM
• Manage the grants inbox and monitor incoming requests
• Manage the direct mail program, including planning and execution of five initiatives per year
• Draft key communications from the CEO to major donors
• Support donor engagement efforts and prepare materials for the BBYO International Convention
• Identify and elevate impact stories for use across various communications

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in grants management, fundraising, non-profit development, or donor communications
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to attend major BBYO events including Staff Conference and International Convention

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and unlimited PTO
• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays plus two-week office shutdowns
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub
• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend and generous paid parental leave
• Home technology allowance and TSA pre-check coverage

About the Company

BBYO is a century-old organization dedicated to enhancing the Jewish experience and building a meaningful, teen-led future through an inclusive and empowering culture.