Grants Manager

Job Title: Grants Manager

Department: Advancement

Reports To: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

FLSA Status: Exempt (Full time, Regular)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM, after hours or weekend work as required

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Grants Manager is responsible for managing the grant process including research, prospect identification, donor outreach and cultivation, preparing and submitting proposals, and writing reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned portfolio of corporate, foundation, and government grants. 
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors and consult with advancement team to ensure the overall relationship with grantor remains strong. 
• Develop overall grant strategy and grant planning process to ensure an appropriate revenue stream from grant funding. 
• Research and identify grant opportunities that are resources for CMA fund development. 
• Manage grant proposal process to obtain and maximize grant funds. 
• Develop compelling grant proposals in collaboration with leadership, cross departments, and advancement team; ensure all application materials, forms, and criteria are prepared in accordance with grant requirements. 
• Track, manage, and provide accurate and timely reporting to ensure effective relationships with grantors. 
• Analyze grant allocations, giving patterns, and trends to determine grant applicability and best approach to position CMA with grantor. 
• Maintain current knowledge of grant requirements and trends. 
• Diligently track portfolio activity in donor database.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (desired) 
• One or more years in grant management.
• Experience in writing and nonprofit advancement. 
• Proven success in securing grants. 
• Personal values that align with CMA’s mission and core values. 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Understanding of, or desire to learn about, connecting people and art.
• Strong organizational, relationship, collaboration, and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently. 
• Growth and learning mindset. 
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy and maintain strict confidentiality. 
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a changing environment.

Dress Requirements: This position requires maintaining a professional appearance and business casual attire.

Physical Demands: Staff member must be able to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to touch, handle or feel. Must be able to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: Environment is quiet office space.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000