Foundation Relations Officer

• Prepare high-quality proposals, letters of intent, and donor communications by researching, drafting, and coordinating internal approvals.
• Collaborate with programming, finance, and leadership teams to identify funding needs, enhance proposal content, and track impact metrics.
• Write stewardship reports and meet reporting deadlines by establishing priorities and coordinating internal workflows.
• Research and assess new institutional funding opportunities that align with Homeboy's mission and goals.
• Maintain and track grant activity and milestones in the donor database (Raiser's Edge), ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to support proposal development and grant implementation.
• Participate in Private Giving and Advancement team meetings and serve on special committees as needed.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding institutional fundraising targets and expanding Homeboy's visibility among foundation partners.

• Support the Director of Foundation Relations in developing strategies for foundation engagement and stewardship.
• Stay current on trends in institutional philanthropy and integrate best practices into proposals and reporting.
• Represent Homeboy Industries in meetings with potential and current institutional funders when appropriate.

• 2+ years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising, or a related field. Familiarity within the issue areas of arts, youth, workforce development, or mental health preferred.
• Proven ability to write compelling grant proposals and reports.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/donor databases (experience with Raiser's Edge preferred).
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to excellence.
• Deep alignment with Homeboy Industries' mission and a passion for social justice and community transformation.

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