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Individual Giving & Grants Manager

Hands On Atlanta is hiring!

About

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced fundraising professional who shares our passion for service and our civic pride. At Hands On Atlanta, we mobilize the community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs. With over 40,000 volunteers, 150+ nonprofit partners, and a diverse array of programs, we’re making Atlanta a more engaged and equitable community for all.

Some things you should know

  • We have a storied, 35-year history of serving the Atlanta community

  • We are a team of fun, community-minded service nerds

  • We like to work hard and aren’t afraid to roll up our sleeves when necessary

  • We enjoy a highly-collaborative, hybrid (both in-office and work from home) work environment

Job Description

Position Overview

The Individual Giving & Grants Manager is a vital member of the Development team, responsible for growing individual support, stewarding institutional funders and helping drive broader development operations. This is a high-impact role in a nimble organization where you’ll pivot between direct donor engagement, grant management and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Giving (~30%)

  • Help lead and grow

  • Develop and execute strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward these donors

  • Lead annual giving campaigns (email/direct mail/peer-to-peer) in collaboration with the team

  • Support donor engagement events and volunteer donor touchpoints

Grants & Institutional Funding (~30%)

  • Research foundation, corporate and government funding opportunities

  • Write compelling grant proposals and donor reports, and manage submission processes

  • Maintain a detailed grants calendar and tracking system to ensure timely deliverables

  • Work with program staff to collect data, success stories and outcomes for funder communications

  • Support funder visits, pitch meetings and impact presentations

Other Duties as Assigned (~40%)

Because we’re a lean team doing big work, this role includes cross-functional responsibilities that support development and organizational growth. Potential activities include:

  • Development operations: Optimize donor database workflows, support gift entry/acknowledgments, track key metrics

  • Campaign support: Assist with special initiatives (e.g., Giving Tuesday, signature events, volunteer fundraising campaigns)

  • Communications support: Draft donor-facing content such as impact emails, stewardship letters and annual reports

  • Volunteer/donor integration: Collaborate with the volunteer team to build meaningful connections between donors and service opportunities

  • Board & committee support: Prepare materials for the Development Committee or board meetings, maintain follow-up actions

  • Signature events: Help plan, scope, manage, and fundraise for 2-3 signature events each year

  • Special projects: Take on ad hoc development tasks as needed — you’ll be a strategic partner and flexible executor

Preferred Experience

Ideal Candidate

You’re a relationship builder, a persuasive writer, and an organized project manager who thrives in a dynamic environment. You care about making real change and are ready to own significant pieces of revenue growth for a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in fundraising (individual giving and/or grants)

  • Excellent writing and editing skills — you can craft compelling cases for support

  • Experience with donor CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

  • Comfort with data tracking

  • Passion for service and commitment to the mission of Hands On Atlanta

Recruitment Process

OK, let’s talk - To become a member of our team, you must strike the right balance between an independent worker and team player. Make sure we can see your unique superpowers in your cover letter and resume. While you can apply directly, why not get a warm referral… what better way to demonstrate your awesome people skills?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hands On Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hands On Atlanta complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The fine print

  • Full-Time

  • Office Location:  384 Northyards Blvd - The Gathering Spot

  • Warehouse Location:  970 Jefferson Street

  • Must live in the State of Georgia, in close proximity to Atlanta, and have a valid driver’s license

  • Experience Level: 3-5 years

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Other
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: > 5 years
  • Possible partial remote
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