What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager and Stewardship Writer position at Brooks Rehabilitation?
This position will identify grant opportunities, write and complete grant submissions, track grant spending, complete grant reporting, and develop donor stewardship materials. Approximately 75% of the position will be dedicated to grant related activity and 25% of the position will be dedicated to stewardship related activities.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Executive Director to develop, implement, and evaluate grant focused fund-raising plans, goals, and priorities as well as develop stewardship materials.
- Research, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward grant making organizations including national, state and local foundations, companies, and government entities offering grants to non-profit organizations.
- Create, revise and submit clear, compelling grant proposals to secure funding.
- Track all grant proposal deadlines, materials, submissions and awards.
- Manage grant funds by tracking expenses, ensuring timely spending and completing all required reports by the deadlines.
- Provide support for all Brooks Foundation special events and activities.
- Envision and work with program managers and marketing team to create annual stewardship publication called Impact Report on behalf of the Brooks Foundation.
- Craft detailed annual stewardship reports for major donor gifts including endowments or non-endowed programs supported by major gifts. Work collaboratively with fundraisers to identify major gift donor stewardship needs.
- Coordinate annual stewardship touch points for Brooks Foundation donors such as ordering and organizing the team to sign Thanksgiving and New Year’s cards. Will interface with upper management levels, both internally and externally.
- Other duties as required include support for major Brooks Foundation events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Grant writing certificate desirable
- Three years of progressively responsible experience related to grant writing and program management
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent word processing skills and absolute accuracy is required
- Proficient in Excel Spreadsheet highly desirable
- Ability to manage budgets and forecast expenses vs. revenue
- Experience with RENXT and grant management software preferred
Location: Corporate Office 3599 University Blvd., South, Hybrid position
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan with Match
- Employee Discounts
- Education and Professional Development Programs
