Grants Manager

Description:

Areas of Responsibility:  

·      Develop and write competitive grant proposals and reports to a diverse mix of private, government, and corporate funders

·      Serve as main contact to grant-making organizations during the grant process for assigned portfolio with support from the Grants Manager

·      Support the annual grants strategic plan, including the timeline, grants calendar and revenue projections

·      Provide proposal and stewardship support to development team members who hold a subset of grant relationships

·      Collect and maintain up-to-date research on potential grant-making organizations and grant/contract opportunities, eligibility criteria and deadlines

·      Manage grant prospecting by actively seeking new sources of private, corporate, and government support as workload allows

·      Develop and foster a portfolio of foundations and organizations that support A Precious Child working closely with the Grants Manager

·      Meet with, steward, and provide tours to potential and existing funders as workload allows

·      Maintain files and electronic database tracking systems for proposals, grant/contract awards, deadlines, and reporting requirements

·      Ensure acknowledgment of funders via website, e-newsletter, and social media

·      Assist in developing presentations for various stakeholders

·      Work with and support grant interns

·      Support the Development Team with fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives as assigned

·      Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships across departments to achieve organizational goals.

·      Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, English, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, grant management, fundraising, or nonprofit development preferred
• Demonstrated success researching, writing, and securing grants from private foundations, corporations, and/or government funders
• Experience managing a portfolio of grants, including proposal development, deadlines, reporting requirements, funder stewardship, and grant tracking
• Strong research skills with the ability to identify and evaluate prospective funding opportunities
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop clear, compelling, and persuasive proposals and reports
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with funders, community partners, donors, and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with CRM or donor management systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate grant records, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to gather program data, financial information, outcomes, and other information required for proposals and reports
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow projects through completion
• Passion for A Precious Child’s mission and commitment to supporting children and families in need