Summary
Description
Who We Are
The Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition is now Amica Center for Immigrant Rights ("Amica Center" for short). Click here to learn more about our new name. Since our founding in 1999, we have grown significantly and added new services to support immigrants in detention. Recently, Amica Center has outgrown our name, expanding beyond our initial services and geographic boundaries."Amica" is the Latin root word for "friend," and that echoes the way we approach what we do. Just as friends stand with one another, Amica Center stands with our clients to achieve safety, stability, and opportunity we all deserve. Amica Center is the only non-profit organization in the Washington, DC area that is exclusively focused on providing legal assistance to immigrant children and adults detained by the government in the Capital region and beyond.
Our Work Environment
Amica Center's Development and Communications team functions in a highly collaborative environment. Our team is responsible for raising approximately $1.5M in unrestricted and restricted contributions annually from individual donors, corporations, foundations, law firms, pro bono partners, and other entities.
Our team works closely with our core programs, including the Adult Program, Children's Program, and our Immigration Impact Lab to uplift the experiences of immigrants in detention as they navigate our fundamentally unjust system. The Institutional Giving Manager also works with the pro bono and volunteer programs in support of institutional priorities.
Position Summary
The Institutional Giving Manager helps secure funding from institutional entities to support Amica Center's mission by managing all grant-related efforts, including overseeing the drafting and submission of grant applications, cultivating and stewarding relationships with funders, and building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
The person in this role works closely with staff across the organization, including administration, finance, communications, development, and programs, to help advance the organization's vision and mission.
General Duties and Responsibilities [1]
- Lead the conceptualization, implementation, and execution of annual and long-term strategies to secure funding from current and prospective funders, including but not limited to charitable organizations (family and private foundations), community foundations, faith-based organizations, law firms, local governments, and other institutional entities.
- Research and identify grant opportunities and analyze fit for Amica Center and prepare recommendations for consideration by leadership.
- Proactively build relationships with prospective funders by introducing Amica Center, its mission, programs, and initiatives, as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Leadership Team, Program Directors, and Finance to develop, strategize, and draft compelling grant proposals for programs and other initiatives.
- Manage and execute all letters of inquiry, applications, reports, including, but not limited to, drafting, proofing/editing, submission, and follow-up.
- Support the Development and Communications Director in soliciting sponsorships from law firms, in-house counsel, corporations, and other entities for annual fall fundraiser.
- Partner with staff across the organization, including, but not limited to, programmatic and finance staff, to secure accurate data, budget, client testimonials, etc., and other information necessary for grant applications and reports.
- Research and analyze statistical, social, economic, and demographic data and literature to support grant applications and reports.
- Oversee and maintain the annual Moves Management and submission calendar.
- Track, advise, and consult on grant compliance requirements, including informing and communicating with leadership, finance, and program staff regarding grant deliverables, deadlines, billing, funding eligibility, and other requirements.
- Maintain all files, records, databases relating to grants. Update and monitor EveryAction regularly to help ensure that accurate information is entered and available, including but not limited to contact information, communication preferences, contribution information.
- Work with the Comms team to update acknowledgement templates regularly and help draft and approve customized acknowledgements as needed.
- Partner with the Comms team to ensure that institutional donors, including event sponsors, are recognized properly and promptly, and inform staff of any specific requirements.
- Collaborate with the Comms team to highlight funders and stakeholders throughout the year, including, but not limited to, e-newsletters, social media, web, impact reports, and other outlets.
- Collaborate with staff to provide program and organizational updates to funders regularly and as required through grant reports, one-on-one meetings, site visits, etc.
- Schedule, coordinate, and participate in conference calls and/or site visits with current and prospective funders for potential funding opportunities (pre-grant proposal) or proposals under review.
- Keep abreast of trends of current and evolving philanthropic, economic, political, legislative, technical, or general business trends that may impact Amica Center's efforts to secure new or renewal funding.
Additional Duties
- Draft and update case statements in partnership with program staff and communications.
- In partnership with program staff, participate, support, and/or lead advocacy campaigns for publicly funded grant programs, including mobilizing community members, preparing/reviewing public testimony, and liaising with the communications team to draft and prepare advocacy materials.
- Provide support for major events throughout the year, including, but not limited to Spring for Justice campaign, annual fall fundraiser, and other development-led events as needed.
[1] This list is illustrative and not intended to be a complete classification of all job functions or tasks.
Additional Role-Specific Details
Position Type
Full-time
Reports To
Development and Communications Director
Supervisory Responsibility
In partnership with the Co-Program Directors for the Detained Adult Program, the position provides matrix supervision for Program Associates (2) in the Detained Adult Program.
Hiring Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Salary [2]
$70,200 – $91,800
[2] In 2018 Amica Center implemented a compensation framework to be more straightforward, transparent, and provide assurance of internal equity. The compensation model we use is based on an individual's position and years of relevant work experience to avoid salary discrepancies and to reduce the risk of racial, gender, or other forms of bias affecting a candidate's salary.
Location and/or Travel Requirements
(Washington, DC / Baltimore, MD / Remote)
This position will be based at the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, M.D. Office. 80 percent of the responsibilities can be completed remotely and approximately 20 percent can be completed in-person. In-person responsibilities, include, but not limited to, site visits, funder and stakeholder meetings, select events, etc. Due to business related travel expectations, it is recommended candidates live within 30-miles of their assigned primary office.
Telework
Amica Center operates a hybrid work environment. Most staff are required to work at least one day per week in-office, but some roles require more office/on-site attendance or travel.
COVID-19 Vaccination:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. To be fully vaccinated means having completed the full dosages required for the type of vaccine obtained as designated by the CDC. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees will be required to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility to access the boosters.
Benefits
Amica Center benefits package includes:
- Free gym access located in Washington, D.C or Baltimore, MD (dependent on employee's primary office)
- Flexible working hours after successful completion of trainings and with approval of supervisor
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV
- Subsidized health, dental insurance, and vision insurance (Amica Center pays a very high rate of the insurance package, for which we can provide additional information)
- An annual data reimbursement of $300
- Life insurance valued at $50,000, as well as long and short term disability
- The option to set up a Flexible Spending Account
- The option to set up a 403(b) account (the equivalent of a 401(k) account for non-profits) which the organization has the option, for all employees on an annual basis, to match at a certain percentage after one year of continuous employment
Paid time off includes:
- 23 personal days per calendar year
- Up to 20 days of sick time per calendar year
- 7 hours of volunteer time off
- Federal holidays
- Winter break closure
- 12 weeks of parental leave
EEO Statement
Amica Center for Immigrants' Rights is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Amica Center prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amica Center conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Our Anti-Racism Statement:
https://amicacenter.org/becoming-anti-racist/
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a writing sample with your application.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions outlined above.
- The Institutional Giving Manager has the ability to act on their own initiative, make sound decisions and be able to perform effectively under a fluctuating workload. Ability to make practical decisions and solve problems, adapt to change, and communicate effectively. Ability to follow instructions and articulate challenges and request support when needed. Reliable follow-through on assigned projects in a complete, well-conceived, timely manner.
- The person in this role has excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to draft grant and business reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group formats to coworkers and external constituents.
- A working knowledge of grantsmanship and grant management with at least five years of previous experience. Previous and/or additional experience in development, immigration, or a nonprofit is beneficial.
- Superior organizational skills and detention to detail are critical; must have strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well under multiple competing deadlines. Experience in professional or technical writing, especially proposal writing. Strong proofreading skills. Ability to communicate clearly, including delays, plan and manage tasks according to firm deadlines, and respond to requests in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate flexibility to ensure productive relationships with colleagues and external constituents; patience and ability to adjust and provide appropriate action when emerging or unanticipated needs arise.
- Proven experience in matrix supervision, or at least one year experience supervising others, which involves overseeing and coordinating the work of multiple employees or teams within an organization. Strong leadership skills with the ability to align objectives, provide guidance and support, and ensure optimal performance. Experience in delegating tasks, setting expectations, and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation
Competencies Required
Substantive Proficiency
- The employee demonstrates a foundational understanding of fundraising/development concepts and a firm understanding of all concepts related to foundations, at a level that allows them to manage the grants function of the organization with minimal supervision.
Programmatic Proficiency
- The employee coordinates with appropriate members of the leadership team to assess needs and execute grants plan. The employee may supervise grant interns satisfactorily.
Administrative
- The employee ensures that all administrative aspects of their position are carried out without managerial intervention.
At Amica Center, we embrace the fact that talented individuals come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We believe that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to our success. Amica Center values your unique perspectives, skills, and potential, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about Amica Center mission and are excited to contribute your talents to our team, we encourage you to submit your application. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate with a disability and require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact us at HR@caircoalition.org.
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