Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager

Position Title: Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager

Reports to: Senior Director of Development

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-focused mental health organization whose mission is to “provide hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.” DBSA, at the national level, supports more than 400 support groups and approximately 80 local affiliate chapters. Each year, DBSA reaches more than 1.8 million individuals with support, educational resources, and tools to help individuals living with mood disorders lead productive and fulfilling lives. Additionally, through our advocacy efforts, we amplify peers’ voices and work toward systemic change in the delivery of mental health care.

DBSA offers peer-based, wellness-oriented support, empowering services, and resources, which are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them. DBSA is available through our local support groups, the chapter network, national online support groups, Peer Specialist training courses, audio and videocasts, printed materials and mental health care facilities across America. DBSA is led by and created for individuals living with a mood disorder, and that experience informs everything that we do.

OUR VALUES

Integrity

• Perform at the highest standards. We strive for the best in class.
• Be honest in our interactions and develop trusting relationships.
• Take personal, and where appropriate, team responsibility for results.
• Acknowledge what we don’t know.

Openness

• Demonstrate willingness to continuously learn, grow, and change.
• Celebrate our differences.
• Be present, curious and receptive to new and different ideas and situations.

Mindfulness

• Ask for help and reciprocate help when needed.
• Respect each other’s perspectives, experiences, and sensitivities.
• Be mindful of our individual impact on the work environment.
• Speak with thoughtfulness. We think before we speak.

Collaboration

• Show a willingness to give up personal ownership for the greater good/outcome.
• Work together to foster individual and organizational growth.
• Create an environment where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Have a wholistic view of the work of the organization.
• Remain flexible to achieve optimal outcomes.

SCOPE OF ROLE

DBSA is seeking candidates for a Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager with proven success in writing and securing foundation and corporate grants and sponsorships. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Manager initiates, cultivates, and sustains relationships to secure funding from a diverse portfolio including foundation grants and corporate sponsorships. Success will be measured using metrics such as the number of 1) program officer contacts 2) LOIs and proposals submitted, 3) grants and sponsorships secured, 4) revenue secured, and 5) reports submitted on time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and qualifies funding opportunities provided by public, private, and corporate foundations.
• Works in collaboration with the Sr. Manager, Mental Health Equity & External Partnerships to submit sponsorship proposals to health care industry partners.
• Independently initiates cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and previously identified foundation and corporate prospects that result in new and renewed revenue.
• Writes letters of inquiry and full grant and sponsorship proposals, including budgets, program work plans, outputs, and outcomes in partnership with other departments, to ensure that the proposals align with the mission of DBSA.
• Creates and maintains a grants calendar to keep track of funder information, deadlines and deliverables.
• Works with Finance to ensure timely and complete release of restricted funds.
• Assumes all reporting responsibilities as required by funders, including industry, corporate, foundation and government.
• Monitors progress toward revenue goals and provides statistical reports on an ongoing basis.
• Envisions and executes quarterly engagement activities showcasing DBSA priorities to existing and prospective foundations, corporations and high-capacity contributors.

QUALIFICATIONS

These recommended qualifications and related work experience are suggestive in nature only. They are not intended to limit or restrict association employees or applicants in any way. They are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The requirements of this position are subject to change with or without prior notice.

Education and Professional Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work public health, social work, communications, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of three years of successful fundraising experience, specifically working with foundations and corporations
• Demonstrated experience in securing grants and sponsorships ($100,000 or more preferred)
• Ability to work in teams in a fast-paced environment§ Ability to multi-task and provide support to team members with diverse work styles

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent listening skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with donor tracking CRMs such as Raiser’s Edge
• Ability to relate to and establish trust with a diverse constituent base
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Personal experience (self, family, or friend) with mental health is preferred

BENEFITS

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000-$70,000 and generous benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, 401K, and life insurance. The position will primarily work standard hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with flexible start/end times possible. Periodic evening or weekend hours may be required. Currently, this position will require 2 days (Monday & Wednesdays) in the office. The candidate may work the remaining days remotely. This policy may be reviewed and revised.

DEDICATION TO AN EQUITABLE WORKPLACE

DBSA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees, and to providing employees with a work environment free of any form of discrimination and harassment. DBSA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through our equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

At DBSA, we make a point to celebrate our differences and respect each other's unique perspectives. In fact, it is core to the work we do. *This policy may be reviewed and revised.

HOW TO APPLY

Please direct resumes and cover letters to jobs@dbsalliance.org.