Non-Profit Grants Manager

• Managing and continuously building the institutional giving pipeline, including foundation and government grants.
• Collaborate strategically with development team, CFO and Finance department, and key program staff to submit compelling, well-crafted proposals and reports and track grant deliverables.
• Lead the grant writing and reporting process, including developing project descriptions, goals, objectives, budgets, and ensuring proposals align with funder priorities and guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing research of private and corporate foundations that will support our initiatives.
• Meet regularly with program staff in order to appropriately understand and present program initiatives and goals, prepare reports, requests for renewal of support and new funding proposals.
• Effectively engages with current and prospective donors and funders. Plays a primary role in retaining existing foundation and corporate partners, and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities.
• Keeps up to date on fundraising trends, strategies, and best practices.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with institutional funders.
• Implements and oversees tracking, receipt, notification and reporting systems for all grants submitted and received.
• Reports monthly on grants status and pipeline of awarded, pending, and prospective applications.
• Works with state and local municipalities in CT and NY to determine funding opportunities and submit appropriate proposals to secure funding, including all requests for town funding and represents Ability Beyond at all town budget meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned and provides support for all special events, including but not limited to Gala, Golf, Autumn Breakfast, etc. Attendance during key times is required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of prior grants management experience, including proposal writing, prospecting, and reporting.
• Proven success in identifying and securing major funding from foundations and government agencies.
• Experience managing relationships with major funders and donor stewardship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to knowledgably discuss programs and services with potential funders in a compelling and succinct form.
• Possess a strong ability to interpret KPI’s and outcomes based on funder needs.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage a wide range of colleagues and build long-term relationships centered on collaboration.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong experience in donor management databases.
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge NXT preferred.
• Comfortable using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information.
• Detail and deadline oriented, with an ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to travel for in-person events and meetings across our reach in CT and NY.
• A passion for Ability Beyond’s mission.

Why work for Ability Beyond?

• Competitive benefits package, including PTO as well as medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Chance to contribute to a company with a strong mission and vision.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.