Great People. Great Mission. Great Benefits. A community driven to find a cure. With a bold vision of life without brain disease, the American Brain Foundation supports research to help diagnose, treat, and cure brain diseases and disorders that affect one in six people worldwide. Established in 1992 by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists, the American Brain Foundation shares a headquarters with the AAN in downtown Minneapolis.The American Brain Foundation's unique partnership with the AAN allows the Foundation to have access to the best and brightest minds to identify and support the most high-risk and high-reward neurologic research. The AAN's headquarters, built in 2012, is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in the vibrant Mill District, just steps from the light rail, major bus lines, great parking options, walking/biking paths, and countless dining and entertainment options. POSITION SUMMARY: The Grants and Research Program Manager is responsible for fundraising support of the American Brain Foundation's (ABF) research program and mission through prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding partners. This position will also provide project-based support to ABF's research programs and will collaborate in the development and execution of large-scale initiatives. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Grant Writing and Management Generate revenue to support the ABF's mission and research program through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant and fundraising proposals. Identify and research new corporate, foundation, government, and other institutional funding prospects. Collaborate with fundraising and research teams to develop win-win scenarios for ABF research programs and mission, and funder goals. Collaborate with fundraising team to develop donor solicitation plans, when applicable (e.g. DAFs, family foundations). Develop budget and execute contracts with portfolio of organizations providing mission and research funding to the ABF. Develop and maintain an annual schedule of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports Institutional Giving Stewardship Manage donor stewardship, including informal and formal grant reports, regular correspondence with key funding representatives, and partnership renewal solicitations for a portfolio of institutional partners. Support strategic donor outreach and communications. Research Program Support Support general communications and outreach for large-scale research initiatives. Coordinate and assist with managing relationships with partnering organizations and entities. Assist with writing and editing internal and external programmatic materials. Provide operational support to ABF research programs as needed. Other Special Projects as needed This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field is required Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in grant writing with a successful track record is required Minimum of 1 year experience in institutional fundraising is required Experience soliciting funding in medical research sector preferred. Experience soliciting and managing federal grants and subgrants preferred. Budget development experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for qualification requirements Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record keeping is required Use of fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge, Virtuous, Salesforce, or similar is required . Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft ord is required Ability to collaborate with other organizations and team members is required Excellent oral and written communication skills are required Need a great team player in a small organization which is frequently "all hands on deck" Familiarity with Virtuous donor database is preferred ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: FLSA Classification: Exempt Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required - approximately 5% Location: Minneapolis, MN. The Foundation's work environment is hybrid. The position is mostly remote, with a requirement to meet bi-monthly in our Minneapolis office and occasionally more often. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Minneapolis office. Schedule: Some evenings and weekends required Physical Requirements: Standard office setting, with ability to sit for long periods of time, occasional use of stairs; regular use of computer and office equipment, lifting up to 10 lbs. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If our great people, great mission, and great location weren't enough, we offer great benefits that work as hard for you as you do for us. Twenty-two days of paid personal time off (PTO) in the first year Ten paid holidays, a floating holiday and a year-end closure (Dec 25-Jan 1) in addition to PTO Ten bereavement days for an immediate family member, five for other family members $250 one-time telework allowance Company contribution equal to 10.5 percent of salary to AAN employee 401K retirement savings account Medical insurance (Both Traditional PPO and HDHP) Dental insurance Vision insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options ID Theft protection Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance Paid Parental Leave Paid Family Care Leave Travel insurance Flexible spending plan - medical and dependent care Health Savings Account with company contribution Tuition reimbursement Computer loan purchase plan Transportation subsidy On-site workout facility The American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation are equal opportunity employers. American Academy of Neurology 201 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.