What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada?
Grants Manager
Our Club staff colleagues are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. They don't just open the doors of our Clubs - they open the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across Southern Nevada. When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, you become part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and compassionate, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational.
And we love what we do!
If you love to:
- Lead and teach new skills.
- Serve youth.
- Think on your feet, learn new things, and can adapt quickly. When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive.
- Commit to continuous improvement and has a desire to constantly seek the best ways to get things done.
- Have fun! We work in an atmosphere that is fun, energetic and engaging!
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for all aspects of organizational grant programs. This includes:
- Source and research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and governmental sources.
- Develop grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization’s goals, objectives, and strategies to potential funders.
- Author engaging and compelling content, complete and submit applications, and track potential grant funding opportunities.
- Identify potential funding prospects by analyzing new donors, past contributions, and organizational focus areas.
- Assist with grant billing and financial reports from government agencies and non-government funding sources.
- Administer, manage, implement, access, monitor, control, and review the organization's grants, projects, and programs.
- Acts as liaison with all Boys & Girls Clubs of America grant/funding opportunities.
- Monitor, review, and report on assigned grant-funded programs and projects to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, assurances, and requirements of grantor agencies.
- Prepare and provide grant budgets, assist with financial and stewardship reports, and provide technical support and instruction to program staff.
- Work within the Development Department to develop annual strategies and projections to fulfill funding needs.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or other relevant fields is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience managing grant funds from federal/local government agencies, grant writing, funding development, or project management and managing accounting functions in a non-profit agency, or equivalent experience which includes strong knowledge of government grant management principles.
- Strong writing skills in English sufficient to prepare grant reports.
- Skills in computing basic mathematics sufficient to prepare and verify financial and budget reports.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and applications of grant/program, evaluation, and planning along with grant compliance best practices, budgeting and accounting practices, processes, and procedures of non-profit organizations.
- Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Additional experience working within funding (Altru), grant management (Grant Hub), and research (FoundationSearch) databases a plus.
- Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, board members, volunteers, and other related agencies.
- Valid Nevada driver’s license and a good driving record. Use of a personal vehicle may be required, with reimbursement for mileage at standard IRS rates. THIS IS A REQUIRED DRIVING POSITION
In addition to an application, resume, and cover letter (optional) completion of our Culture Index Survey is required for consideration. Click below to get started: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/s7f7JpO0o5
Compensation: $52,000 annually. Eligible for full-time benefits after the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Employee Assistance Program. Employment with BGCSNV may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Drug testing and fingerprint based background checks are required as conditions of employment. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace
Salary : $52,000