Senior Corporate & Foundation Relations Grants Officer

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?

Catholic Charities is the place for you!

Senior Corporate & Foundation Relations Grants Officer

Elliot Park Campus

The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.

As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways – preventing poverty, meeting basic needs in times of crisis, and creating pathways out of poverty.

WAGE RANGE: $86,000 - $91,000

The Senior Grants & Foundation Relations Grants Officer serves as a strategic and results-oriented member of the Development team at Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities (CCTC). This individual will assist in the planning and execution of a comprehensive institutional fundraising strategy that secures grants from corporate, foundation, and public (local, state, and federal) sources. The Grants Officer will work closely with leadership and program staff to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities, support programmatic growth, and ensure compliance and excellence in grants management. This role requires strong writing, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills, as well as a commitment to the mission and values of CCTC.

Grant Development and Proposal Writing – 60%

• Write and submit approximately 75–100 compelling, high-quality grant proposals annually.
• Partner with program directors, finance staff, and leadership to craft persuasive narratives, budgets, and other required documents.
• Represent Catholic Charities at funder site visits, agency events, and in the broader community and build positive relationships with external partners.

Prospect Research – 15%

• Conduct ongoing research to identify and assess new institutional funding prospects, both public and private.
• Analyze funder alignment, application guidelines, and giving histories and initiate targeted outreach to program officers.

Grants Management and Reporting – 15%

• Ensure timely submission of interim and final reports and all required documentation in compliance with funder requirements.
• Develop internal systems and workflows to streamline grant development, reporting, and communication processes.
• Partner with finance and program staff to collect relevant data, program updates, and impact metrics for grant reports.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building – 5%

• Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve challenges and support organizational readiness for grants.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff while collaborating to submit high quality grant proposals and reports.
• Foster a culture of fundraising excellence and shared ownership of development goals.

Data Entry and Administration – 5%

• Track all grant activities in Salesforce, including proposal deadlines, funder communications, award status, and engagement efforts.
• Prepare periodic performance and pipeline reports for the Director of Grants & Foundation Relations and Executive Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in grant writing and institutional fundraising with a documented record of success.  Seven (7) years of experience highly preferred
• Superior persuasive writing and editing skills with attention to detail in proposals, budgets, evaluation plans, and reports.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, three (3) additional years of experience may be substituted.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with institutional funders, program officers, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects under tight deadlines with strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Experience working in large, multi-program nonprofit or human services organizations preferred.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to collaborate with finance staff in budget development and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe; experience with Salesforce or other CRM/fundraising databases highly desirable.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, with a strong commitment to ethical fundraising and confidentiality.
• Initiative-driven with strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or economic hardship.

Physical Requirements

• Due to the nature of our work, employees may be required to work some non-traditional business hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to travel locally for meetings and funder engagements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the assigned and essential functions. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Salary : $86,000 - $91,000