Grants & HNI Engagement Lead

Role Overview: As we enter a phase of strategic growth, we are seeking a high-energy team member who can blend strong relationship-building skills with smart, AI-enabled execution. If you are enthusiastic about utilizing AI tools to enhance efficiency and scalability while still engaging in deeply human, values-driven work, then this role is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities: - Research and maintain a pipeline of grant opportunities from philanthropic foundations and individual donors. - Write compelling proposals, reports, and decks tailored to each funder's interests and giving philosophy. - Work with the communications and programs team to gather impact data, quotes, photos, and other assets. - Redesign and maintain U&I's grant-facing documents and website to reflect the organization's mission, impact, and credibility. - Utilize AI tools to expedite grant discovery, proposal writing, and reporting, ensuring a human touch in all communications. - Track deadlines, application stages, and follow-ups through an organized grant management system. - Identify and connect with High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), business leaders, and ecosystem champions in education, philanthropy, and social change. - Draft personalized communication for outreach, follow-ups, and meeting preparation. - Build a growing network of U&I supporters, mentors, and advocates through thoughtful and sustained engagement. - Leverage AI-based Sales Development Representative (AISDR) tools to scale smart outreach without losing depth. - Support event curation, closed-door conversations, and 1:1 meetings to deepen donor relationships over time. Qualifications Required: - 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations, or business development. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills with the ability to adapt tone based on the audience. - Comfortable connecting with people and approaching senior leaders, philanthropists, and ecosystem stakeholders. - Organized, proactive, and diligent in following through on conversations and commitments. - Curious about AI and eager to integrate tools that enhance work strategy and scalability. - Belief in the power of education and alignment with U&I's mission of community-powered change.,