Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis

VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS Philanthropy Manager - Full Time Are you energized by building meaningful relationships and inspired by the power of philanthropy to change lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where creativity, initiative, and genuine connection are valued? Are you excited by the opportunity to introduce new supporters to a cause that is redefining what's possible for children in our community? If so, Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis (Variety) invites you to bring your talents to our team as a Philanthropy Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help strengthen and grow the relationships that fuel Variety's impact by connecting passionate donors, partners, and community leaders to a mission that truly matters. Working closely with the Director of Development and a dedicated development team, the Philanthropy Manager plays a key role in advancing our fundraising efforts, elevating the donor experience, and ensuring our supporters feel inspired, valued, and engaged every step of the way. Variety is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of local children with disabilities, providing access to critical medical equipment, therapies, and innovative recreation and performing arts programs. Every relationship you cultivate helps us reimagine children's abilities and expand what's possible for their futures. If you are passionate about making the impossible possible and helping shape a world where children's potential knows no bounds, we invite you to apply. Variety's Philanthropy Manager will: Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors and prospects, developing and executing individualized strategies to achieve annual revenue goals. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, foundation, and corporate donors, strengthening engagement through thoughtful relationship management. Support planned giving efforts through proactive donor conversations and collaboration with professional advisors. Work in close collaboration with the Director of Development to advance major gift strategy and overall fundraising priorities. Directly supervise and develop one development team member, setting goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional growth. Collaborate with development team members, board members, and volunteers to execute donor strategies, campaigns, events, and engagement efforts. Participate in special projects, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives as needed to support organizational goals. A Successful Philanthropy Manager will have/be: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum three years of experience in major gift fundraising; CFRE preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices, with familiarity in the St. Louis philanthropic community; knowledge of planned giving vehicles and strategies a plus. Proficiency in donor databases, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge. Exceptional relationship-builder with strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Genuine passion for Variety's mission and a commitment to advancing its impact. The Philanthropy Manager role is full time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday role (with occasional nights and weekends) and will work primarily at Variety's office location in Westport Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. PI29ba951e4e73-4774

VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF ST. LOUIS Grants Administrator - Full Time Are you a detail-driven strategist who thrives at the intersection of storytelling and structure? Do you enjoy translating impact into compelling proposals while ensuring every grant is tracked, managed, and stewarded with excellence? Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis (Variety) is seeking a Grants Administrator to play a key role in advancing funding that fuels life-changing programs for local children with disabilities. This position is ideal for a highly organized, mission-driven professional who understands that strong grant work is both art and discipline - from prospect research and proposal development to compliance, reporting, and financial oversight. At Variety, we serve as a catalyst for transformative change, providing critical medical equipment, therapies, and innovative recreation and performing arts programs. The Grants Administrator helps secure and steward the funding that makes this impact possible. If you are passionate about making the impossible possible and helping shape a world where children's potential knows no bounds, we invite you to apply. Position Overview The Grants Administrator leads the full lifecycle of foundation, corporate, and government grants. This role partners closely with program and finance teams to ensure proposals are compelling, budgets are accurate, deadlines are met, and funding is stewarded responsibly. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of foundation, corporate, and government grants, ensuring timely submission, accurate documentation, and full compliance. Develop and maintain a comprehensive grants calendar and internal tracking systems to monitor deadlines, requirements, and restrictions. Prepare and submit grant proposals, applications, and reports in accordance with funder guidelines. Monitor grant agreements to ensure compliance with all terms, conditions, and reporting obligations. Track and reconcile grant revenue and expenses in partnership with finance to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds. Coordinate Eastern Region Alliance (SB40) funding, including applications, invoicing, reporting, and audit-ready documentation. Partner with program teams to collect required data, outcomes, and supporting materials for reporting. Research and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. Cultivate and steward relationships with funders and grant partners Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready grant records within the donor database and internal systems. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree Minimum 3-5 years of nonprofit grant writing and/or grant management experience Demonstrated knowledge of grant strategy, compliance, and best practices Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Preferred Master's degree or CFRE credential Experience managing government funding, including SB40 or similar programs Proven track record securing and/or managing five- and six-figure grants Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar donor database Budget development and financial reporting experience Schedule & Location This is a full-time (40 hours/week), primarily on-site position based at Variety's office in Westport Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed. If you are energized by mission-driven work and believe strong grants fuel transformational impact, we invite you to apply and help expand what's possible for children in our community. PI1342d61e9efd-1972