Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

SUMMARY 

Avivo serves nearly 11,000 individuals each year; helping them achieve recovery, find housing stability, and achieve employment and economic advancement. Serving Minnesota since 1960, we specialize in helping individuals and families who face complex barriers – poverty, homelessness, unemployment, chemical addiction, or mental health concerns – achieve recovery and economic stability. Avivo’s holistic approach to providing chemical and mental health services, career education, and employment services embraces each person’s unique journey. Ultimately, our paired services lay a foundation of health, and social and economic wellness, that transforms lives. 

Reporting to the Director of Grant Support & Corporate Relations, the Corporate and Foundation Relations Grant Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support from corporations, private foundations, and other institutional funders, including government sources when appropriate. This role is critical to advancing the organization’s mission by identifying funding opportunities, managing the full grant lifecycle, cultivating and stewarding funder relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to align funding requests with organizational priorities. The Manager must maintain a strong understanding of the organization’s history, mission, and programs to craft compelling proposals and ensure alignment with current and potential funders. 

Schedule: This is a 32/hr. a week hybrid full-time position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Research and identify funding opportunities from corporations, foundations, and other institutional funders aligned with Avivo’s mission.
• Develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, sponsorship requests, and reports that clearly communicate program goals and impact.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, tracking, reporting, and stewardship.
• Maintain and update a detailed grants calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and internal reviews are completed on time.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with funders through regular communication, updates, and stewardship efforts.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and leadership teams to align funding requests with strategic priorities and budgets.
• Ensure all proposals and reports are accurate, compliant with funder guidelines, and aligned with internal data and goals.
• Track and organize donor and funder information using tools like Raiser’s Edge or other CRM databases.
• Support external relations efforts, including donor engagement, events, and corporate sponsorship coordination.
• Participate in Avivo’s Undoing Racism initiatives and ensure all work reflects culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

What You Offer

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Business, or related field, or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of successful grant writing experience with foundations or corporations.
• Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written communication—clear, concise, and tailored to diverse funder audiences.
• Collaborative mindset, with a keen ability to translate program goals into compelling proposals.
• Experience in social services, capital campaigns, or Raiser's Edge a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Flexible hybrid schedule with occasional evening/weekend work
• Opportunities for professional development
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• A values-driven culture centered on dignity, curiosity, and radical welcome

Benefits We Offer

• Medica health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: chat, video visits, and in-home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Depen