Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

ABOUT TWIN CITIES R!SE

Twin Cities R!SE is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment.  Our vision is a community where all individuals, especially people of color, have attained financial independence through employment success. 

Our 8-week career training programs provide participants with the skills needed to be successful on any job. Our training focuses on individual development, Personal Empowerment, Career Training, and the 21st Century Skills that today’s employers are looking for. Graduates of this program typically double or triple their annual income. Our career coaches help participants develop a career plan while providing them with the resources and placement connections needed to achieve their goals. 

Employers hire TCR graduates because they value that TCR graduates apply their Personal Empowerment skills leading to accountability, responsibility, conflict resolution, positive interaction, attendance and long-term change. They also know TCR graduates receive continued coaching services through the end of the first year of employment and that over 70% of TCR graduates stay at their job 1+ years, well above the general average.

Our Personal Empowerment Training curriculum that provides transformative Emotional Intelligence Training has been designed by The Empowerment Institute at Twin Cities R!SE. Not only do our TCR program participants benefit from this training, The Empowerment Institute partners with businesses, schools, universities, and nonprofits to help them create their own empowered cultures within these organizations.

JOB TITLE: Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

DEPARTMENT: Development

LOCATION: Minneapolis

REPORT TO: Director of Development

GRADE: 6

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt 

DATE WRITTEN/UPDATED: December 2025

JOB PURPOSE:

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager is a member of TCR’s development team and will play a key role in our fundraising and relationship building efforts to sustain and grow our impact in empowering and employing MN’s diverse workforce. Key duties include creating and implementing a fundraising plan for corporate and foundation giving, managing an annual grant plan and calendar, writing grant narratives, and effectively utilizing Salesforce to track and report on funder relationships and fundraising goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, manage, and maintain an annual fundraising plan for corporate and foundation giving.

Research, write, and submit compelling grant applications, LOIs, and other funding requests.

Review grant guidelines, assess eligibility, and determine feasibility of prospective funders.

Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with a portfolio of funders.

Discover and cultivate funders through email, phone, meetings, and site visits.

Steward funders through gift recognition, thank you cards, and sharing the TCR story.

Maintain grant records and monitor grant compliance deliverables and regulations.

Utilize Salesforce to access and enter data, drive strategy, and report on fundraising goals.

Manage sponsorship strategy including writing and developing event sponsorship collateral.

Work closely with finance and program staff on narratives, initiatives, budgets, and reporting.

Work collaboratively with the Government Grants Manager on grant narratives.

Work with the Individual Donor Relations Manager on communications calendar.

Work with Events Manager to plan and execute fundraising events.

Work with the Marketing/Communications team to produce fundraising materials.

Work with Director of Development to establish a culture of philanthropy at the organization.

Provide excellent customer service to all funders, prospective funders, and volunteers. 

SUPERVISION:   N/A. This position does not provide supervision to any staff. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$65,965 to $79,150 annual salary, depending on qualifications.

Health, Dental, Vision, employer paid Life and AD&D, employer paid Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Limited FSA, Accident coverage, Critical Illness coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage, 403(b) Retirement Savings account with employer match, First Stop Health telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, professional development.

Paid-Time Off (19 days in first year), Floating Holiday, 10 paid company holidays. Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave effective January 1st, 2026.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of fundraising and grant writing experience, with proven success securing funding.

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent time and project management skills. 

Strong oral and written communications skills to convey the mission of TCR to funders, board members, and other stakeholders who are important to the organization’s fundraising success.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices in the development profession. 

Knowledge of grant writing standards and research techniques for prospect research.

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to achieve results both individually and with others. 

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team. 

Ability to manage priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely and productive manner. 

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written communication on an interpersonal or group level, including effective listening and relationship building skills. 

Ability to work with a positive outlook in a changing environment, quickly adjusting key priorities in response to the ever-changing dynamics of the organization. 

High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, discretion, and tact. 

Knowledge of and ability to use computer and other technical resources to effectively accomplish work. 

Ability to effectively resolve a variety of problems and concerns within the scope of the organization’s policies, practices and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:

Ability to use a PC/laptop, requiring repetitive motion of fingers, hands, and wrists. 

Required to occasionally move about in an office environment to access file cabinets, printers, etc., and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Ability to move about in the community.

Ability to lift light materials and equipment in the typical office environment (up to 15 pounds).

Ability to be on video call for all meetings. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work schedule: Occasional evenings and/or weekends will be required (workweek will be adjusted accordingly).

Travel requirements: Position will be expected to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area to attend meetings and other events. 

Must have access to a personal vehicle. Must have a valid, current driver’s license and proof of valid insurance.

Location/structure of work: Position is hybrid; employee will be expected to work in the TCR office weekly.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online, via the Careers page on the TCR website.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail hr@twincitiesrise.org. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) COMMITMENT

Twin Cities R!SE is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.