Grant Manager

Position Purpose

The Grant Manager will focus on researching and identifying corporate, foundation, and government grant opportunities; cultivating and stewarding relationships with granting organizations; working with staff to prepare compelling grant applications for the organization’s strategic priorities; monitoring and reporting outcomes regularly to funders.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with the VP of Development, CEO, and key staff to identify the strategic and tactical needs that may be appropriate for grant support
• Develop and implement a written plan for identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting corporate, foundation and government donors
• Meet deadlines for new/renewal grant proposals and grant compliance/performance outcome reports
• Develop and implement a written plan for stewarding a portfolio of supporters
  • Develop and implement written strategies based on capacity and readiness to give
  • Assist in coordinating annual visits to each supporter
  • Document appropriate notes/contacts in the donor database
• Work cooperatively with the CEO, VP of Development, and Program Directors to ensure grant requirements are communicated/understood and appropriate staff are held accountable for commitments/program effectiveness
• Meet agreed upon dollar goals for new, renewed and upgraded grant awards

Skills and Knowledge

• A proven track record as a grant manager or a proven track record as a leadership annual fund manager or proven track record in appropriate transferable responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, emphasizing the ability to listen and hear others
• Demonstrated integrity
• An articulated belief in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters
• The motivation and techniques necessary to organize the workload and schedule/meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Success in writing and securing grants
• A demonstrated ability to write a compelling case for support accurately, persuasively, concisely, and technically
• Ability to set priorities and manage grant development strategies from conception through coordination and cultivation to completion
• Strong contributor in team environments
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and professionalism in their desire to excel in a non-profit environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience

Three years related work experience

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]