Advancement & Engagement Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Mars Campus - Mars, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $56554.00 - $78000.00Salary, Job Category: Management, Position SummaryThe Advancement and Engagement Manager is a key member of the MHY Family Services Advancement team, responsible for growing institutional philanthropic support and building relationships that advance MHY’s mission and long-term financial sustainability.Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position supports MHY’s fundraising efforts by building relationships with foundations, corporations, government entities, individual donors, and community stakeholders to advance fundraising and engagement priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesInstitutional Giving and Grant Management Provide support in implementing the institutional giving strategy to increase support from private foundations, corporate foundations, corporations, government, and other institutional funders. Manage a portfolio of current and prospective institutional funders, prioritizing opportunities based on mission alignment, relationship potential, funding capacity, and organizational need. Support various aspects of the grant lifecycle, including prospect identification and qualification, cultivation, proposal development, submission, grant administration, reporting, stewardship, and renewal. Monitor award terms and reporting requirements; coordinate with finance, program leadership, and other departments to support timely reporting and compliance with funder expectations. Assist in maintaining accurate records of prospects, proposals, awards, reports, communications, and funder activity in MHY’s donor database and tracking systems.Unrestricted and Flexible Revenue Growth Execute strategies to increase unrestricted, general operating, capacity-building, and other flexible institutional funding. Identify appropriate opportunities to expand program-specific relationships into broader organizational investment. Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer to diversify philanthropic revenue and reduce reliance on any single funding source.Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement Build and maintain productive relationships with community partners, and other external stakeholders. Coordinate outreach events and identify community-based opportunities for engagement. Represent MHY at community events and other external engagement activities. Coordinate funder visits and meetings that connect institutional partners with MHY leadership, programs, staff, and organizational impact. Identify opportunities for corporations and other partners to deepen engagement through philanthropic support, sponsorships, EITC participation, employee engagement, matching gifts, volunteerism, in-kind giving, and other strategic opportunities. Research philanthropic priorities, funding trends, corporate interests, and partnership opportunities that align with MHY’s mission and strategic priorities.Cross-Departmental Collaboration Build effective working relationships with program leaders, finance, executive leadership, marketing/communications, and other staff to gather information and develop accurate, compelling proposals and reports. Develop working knowledge of MHY’s programs, outcomes, financial needs, strategic priorities, and community impact. Coordinate with the Donor Relations & Data Coordinator to support accurate gift, relationship, and stewardship information in MHY’s records management system. Collaborate with marketing and communications partners to maintain consistent organizational messaging across proposals, presentations, reports, and external communications. Support organization-wide fundraising priorities, special initiatives, campaigns, and milestone projects as appropriate.Qualifications: QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, institutional giving, grant writing, fundraising, external relations, or a related field. Demonstrated success developing grant proposals and securing funding from foundations, corporations, or other institutional sources. Excellent writing, editing, research, and storytelling skills. Ability to translate complex program information, data, and organizational priorities into persuasive funding proposals. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with funders, executives, community partners, and internal stakeholders. Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity platforms and comfort using donor databases/CRM systems.Preferred Familiarity with Pennsylvania and/or Western Pennsylvania’s philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit landscape. Experience with EITC or other corporate giving programs. Experience with government or public sector funding opportunities. Experience developing multi-year institutional funding strategies. Knowledge of fundraising databases, prospect research tools, and grants management systems.Core Competencies Strategic thinking and revenue development. Relationship management, professional communication, and sound judgment. Clear, persuasive writing and the ability to communicate organizational impact. Planning, prioritization, follow-through, and deadline management. Collaboration across teams and the ability to work with sensitive financial and organizational information.Essential Functions and Work Requirements Ability to work on occasional evenings and weekends to attend fundraising events, donor meetings, community activities, and other organizational functions. Ability to travel to meetings, MHY programs, funder locations, and community partner sites throughout MHY’s organizational footprint. Ability to navigate MHY facilities and program locations, including using stairs and walking or standing for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds as needed to support events, meetings, and related activities.Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.