Role Description

The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants (ICRI) seeks an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Grant Writer and Fundraising Manager to lead and strengthen the organization's fundraising, grant development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization efforts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that diversifies ICRI's revenue sources and strengthens its long-term financial sustainability. This includes:

• Identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors
• Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal, state, and local government agencies and private foundations
• Cultivating corporate and institutional partnerships
• Planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns

A central responsibility of this position is to build a sustainable individual giving program, moving beyond transactional fundraising toward meaningful, long-term relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, community philanthropists, and supporters who believe in ICRI's mission.

The position requires exceptional grant writing and communication skills, demonstrated success securing competitive funding, strong relationship-building abilities, and the capacity to translate organizational programs, community needs, and measurable outcomes into compelling funding proposals and investment opportunities.

The Grant Writer and Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO, program directors, finance department, and other organizational leaders to ensure that fundraising priorities align with ICRI's strategic objectives, programmatic needs, and financial sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, business administration, international development, social sciences, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• At least three to five years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or institutional resource mobilization.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting competitive grant applications to government agencies and private foundations.
• A proven record of securing grants, cultivating donors, or generating philanthropic revenue.
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual giving, donor cultivation, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns.
• Excellent grant writing, editing, research, and persuasive communication skills.
• Experience developing grant budgets and coordinating with finance and program departments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals, deadlines, and fundraising priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor databases, CRM platforms, and online grant application systems.

Requirements

• Experience securing federal grants through agencies such as HHS, DOJ, DOL, HUD, and other federal funding entities.
• Experience working with community foundations, family foundations, corporate foundations, and national philanthropic organizations.
• Experience developing individual giving and major donor programs from the ground up.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising regulations, donor stewardship practices, and grant compliance requirements.
• Experience working with refugee, immigrant, underserved, or culturally diverse communities.
• Experience with fundraising platforms, donor CRM systems, and prospect research tools.
• CFRE certification or willingness to pursue professional fundraising certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Performance Expectations and Key Performance Indicators

• Individual Giving: Establish and grow an individual donor portfolio, including recurring donors, annual donors, and major gift prospects.
• Grant Development: Maintain a diversified pipeline of government, foundation, and institutional funding opportunities.
• Grant Success: Demonstrate a competitive record of submitting high-quality proposals and securing awards.
• Foundation Relationships: Establish and maintain productive relationships with foundation representatives and institutional funders.
• Fundraising Events: Successfully plan and execute fundraising events that meet established net revenue targets.
• Corporate Partnerships: Develop new corporate sponsorships, workplace giving opportunities, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Donor Stewardship: Ensure timely donor acknowledgments, personalized follow-up, and consistent donor engagement.
• Reporting and Accountability: Provide accurate monthly and quarterly fundraising reports and maintain an updated development pipeline.

Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify emerging funding opportunities.
• Strong persuasive writing and storytelling skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• A results-oriented approach to fundraising and revenue generation.
• Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with organizational leadership.
• Commitment to ICRI's mission of supporting refugees, immigrants, and underserved communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ICRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with lived experience of displacement, migration, and resettlement, to apply.