Overview
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe every young person deserves access to experiences and opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Our national team partners with local Clubs across the country to create safe, supportive environments where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.
Joining BGCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and impact. Our people are united by purpose and committed to empowering youth and strengthening communities nationwide.
About the Role
BGCA is seeking a Relationship Manager, Foundation Account Relationships to support and steward a portfolio of strategic foundation partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and priorities. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, grant stewardship, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Foundation Account Relationships, the Relationship Manager will help lead the execution of complex grant deliverables, support foundation engagement and renewal efforts, and ensure seamless coordination across internal stakeholders and external partners.
This is an ideal opportunity for a relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys translating strategy into action. The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, donor stewardship experience, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across multiple functions and audiences.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Foundation Relationship Management & Stewardship
- Support the management and stewardship of a portfolio of medium- to high-level foundation partnerships totaling $15M+ alongside the lead fundraiser and cross-functional partners
- Serve as a key point of contact for foundation partners to ensure a high-quality experience, strong communication, and successful execution of grant commitments
- Help create and implement customized stewardship plans that deepen relationships and expand opportunities for engagement
- Support grant renewal efforts and annual fundraising goals, including coordinating proposal development and formal requests ranging from $1M–$3M annually
Grant & Deliverable Execution
- Manage the execution of grant deliverables outlined within funding agreements and ensure commitments are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate internal stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of partnership outcomes
- Support the administration of pass-through grants to local Club organizations, including agreements, kick-off meetings, reporting, financial monitoring, and deliverable tracking
- Ensure all partnership activities, engagement touchpoints, and updates are accurately maintained within CRM systems
Project Management & Operational Excellence
- Facilitate annual account planning processes, including project timelines, stewardship strategies, budgets, metrics, and activation plans
- Monitor partnership budgets and financial performance while identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for optimization
- Track program metrics and analyze partnership performance to support reporting and strategic recommendations
- Lead or support internal and external meetings, presentations, and briefings related to partnership execution and growth
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Storytelling
- Partner with communications and marketing teams to identify storytelling opportunities that showcase grant impact across the Movement and philanthropic community
- Build strong working relationships across BGCA departments to support strategic initiatives and successful project outcomes
- Contribute to broader Resource Development team priorities and pipeline-building efforts that support organizational growth and sustainability
Key Competencies
Relationship Management
- Builds trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders while cultivating long-term partnerships grounded in service, responsiveness, and collaboration.
Project & Grant Management
- Effectively manages timelines, deliverables, budgets, reporting requirements, and multiple concurrent priorities with strong attention to detail and accountability.
Strategic Communication
- Develops clear, persuasive, and audience-centered communications, reports, and presentations that strengthen engagement and demonstrate impact.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Navigates complex organizational environments and works effectively across departments to align priorities, solve problems, and deliver results.
Analytical & Financial Acumen
- Uses data, metrics, and financial insights to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
Measures of Success
Success in this role will be demonstrated through:
- Consistent execution of grant deliverables and stewardship commitments
- Strong foundation partner satisfaction and relationship health
- Effective coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Accurate management of timelines, budgets, reporting, and project milestones
- Contribution toward successful grant renewals and fundraising goals
- High-quality storytelling and impact reporting that strengthens partner engagement and visibility
Qualifications
Who You Are
- A collaborative relationship builder who can effectively manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
- A strong communicator with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling updates and reports
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage projects from planning through execution
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with operational follow-through
- Passionate about mission-driven work and motivated by creating meaningful impact through partnerships and philanthropy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing foundation, donor, or major gifts relationships
- Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional partnerships with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated success supporting grant stewardship, donor reporting, and partnership execution
- Strong understanding of grant compliance, budgeting, stewardship, and donor-centered fundraising practices
- Experience working collaboratively across geographically dispersed or matrixed teams preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database systems; Salesforce experience preferred
Why This Role Matters
This role plays an important part in advancing BGCA’s mission by ensuring foundation partners experience meaningful engagement, measurable impact, and strong stewardship. Through thoughtful relationship management and flawless execution, the Relationship Manager helps strengthen partnerships that directly support young people and communities nationwide.
Work Environment & Travel
- Hybrid/office-based work environment
- Travel up to 5%, including occasional evenings or weekends based on partnership and event needs
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $63,600 to $76.500. BGCA takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training and experience, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.
