Senior Grants Manager

About Cabrini Green Legal Aid

Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) was established in 1973 to serve the legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within Chicago"s Cabrini Green public housing community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and statewide leader in proactively filling the void of legal representation, wraparound services, legal information and resources, and advocacy exclusively for low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal legal system. Any engagement with the criminal legal system can greatly disrupt an individual, family, and community"s quality of life.

CGLA is distinguished among legal aid service providers locally, throughout Illinois, and nationally as having expertise in legal matters related to the direct and collateral consequences of the criminal legal system. Since 2014, we have been the sole legal aid services provider serving Cook County with the distinction of focusing exclusively on individuals and families who have been adversely impacted by the criminal legal system in all legal program areas : criminal records, emerging adults, criminal defense, housing law, and family law. We provide direct legal services, advocate for policy reforms, and provide legal information and resources to other legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and the general public. We also support our clients holistically with wraparound social services from our social workers. Our policy and advocacy work is not performed as a separate entity; rather it is informed by our legal services and the lived experiences of our Leadership Council, an Advisory Group made up of former CGLA clients and community members directly impacted by the criminal legal system.

CGLA's Mission, Purpose and Vision

Mission : We provide holistic legal services that include social support services and advocacy for individuals and communities negatively impacted by the criminal legal system.Purpose : CGLA exists to remove barriers to equity in the criminal legal system.Vision : A more just and equitable criminal legal system.

Position Overview

The Senior Grants Manager is responsible for the management of grants and fee-for service funding at CGLA. This position will serve as a vital connector for Finance, Development, and Program Staff, and must possess the ability to bring a collective approach to authoring fundraising material. This position will provide the overall planning, coordination of resources,execution of tasks, and necessary steps to meet obligationspertaining to revenue sources from foundations, corporations,and government funders, including grants and fee-for-service agreements. The Senior Grants Manager will work with Development, Finance, and Program staff to manage CGLA's grants funding portfolio, which includes writing grant and fee-for-service proposals, as well as preparing and submitting reports for private, public, and government funders, and managing grant administration and compliance. This position will rely heavily on project management experience, good judgment, and proactive time management. Having the ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, accountability for various processes and projects, and the ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and points of view is crucial.

Essential Duties

Pre- Award : Prospecting, Grant Writing, and Application Submission

Under the direction of the Director of Development :

Research grants and other funding opportunities, identify, and connect Director of Development and Executive Director to funders and funding opportunities that strategically align with CGLA's mission and goals. Advise on return on investment based on this information and resources needed to complete applications and execute the grant deliverables.Manage the grant writing and application submission process, from initial letter of intent (LOI) to apply through submission, award acceptance, reporting, and renewal applications. Write compelling and effective LOI's, respond to requests for proposals (RFP"s), and develop / write grant proposals and prepare application materials for private foundations, corporations and government grants, and fee-for-service arrangements. Work with program staff to develop grant project proposals. Monitor and track submitted, pending and on-going proposals, interacting with funding organizations regarding status of applications.

Post-Award : Grant Obligations and Deliverables,Reporting, Compliance, and Closeout

Under the direction of the Director of Development :

When grant funding has been awarded or fee-for-service arrangement has been approved, establish and manage a system that allows for effective implementation of the grant obligations, understanding all the requirements of the grant award, including reporting obligations, deliverables, and overall timeline of the grant.Work with program and legal staff to maintain all grant and fee-for-service agreements and renewals, obtaining data and information necessary to complete agreements, reports,and renewals with new and existing funders within the deadlines.Monitor and evaluate the progress of the funded projects, ensuring all grant and fee-for-service funder expectations are met.Organize regular meetings with appropriate leadership and program staff to discuss updates, issues, and recommendations regarding existing and future revenue sources involving foundations, corporations, and government funders.Work directly with Finance and program staff to preparebudgets for grant and fee-for-service applications, and to track grant and fee-for-service revenue and expenditure progress. With Finance, ensure compliance with CGLA policies and relevant federal, state, and local laws. Build positive relationships with existing and potential funding sources, assisting Director of Development with site visits with funders.With the Director of Development, manage and implement proper closeout procedures, including final reporting, providing necessary documentation to funder, and financial reconciliation.Maintain database of all revenue sources involving foundations, corporations, and government funders.Maintain complete records of past and current proposals.Assist in developing CGLA-wide annual reports, newsletters, and brochures.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityrequired.

Required Skills and Experience

5 or more years of grant writing experience, including advanced experience writing full proposals and preparing for submissions.3 years of supervisory / management experience.Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Able to manage multiple projects and a variety of tasks while being energized by a fast-paced, team-centered environment.Keen attention to detail.Strategic thinking and analytical skills.The ability to work collaboratively with others.Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel (basic to intermediate knowledge required)A demonstrated knowledge of the criminal legal system and commitment to social justice and criminal legal systems change.

Supervisory Responsibility ?

Supervise 1-3 Development Team Staff / Interns.

Required Hours

Monday through Friday 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, 40 hours per week.

NOTE : Non-traditional hours – occasional weekends and evenings – are required.

Physical Requirements

Sit for long periods of timeSpeak clearly so listeners can understand.Understand the speech of another person.Must be able to work in a stressful work environment. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, read, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Must travel to attend occasional funder site visits, development fundraising events, and off-site donor or funder meetings.

Working Conditions

CGLA has implemented a telecommuter and flexible work policy that allows employees to perform work remotely at the employee's home or at an approved offsite location. This position will be a hybrid and will require some in-person meetings and activities. While working in the office, you must be able to work in an open office setting with moderate noise levels and follow all COVID-19 safety protocols. Employee must have reliable internet access to work remotely. Telecommuting and the Flexible Work policy is at the Supervisors discretion to approve or deny an employee's request for remote work based on job or business-related criteria.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits plan that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health insurance, Vision Service Plan – Vision insurance, Principal Dental insurance and 100% employer paid life insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts, Pet insurance, Pre-Tax Programs for parking, local transit for Ventra and Metra and UberPool, and Vanguard 403(b) retirement account. Additionally, CGLA offers generous Paid Time-off, Wellness Days, 14 paid holidays per year, and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day off. During the summer months we celebrate Summer Fridays by closing the office early.

The pay range for this role is : 71,000 - 76,000 USD per year(HQ)

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Salary : $71,000 - $76,000