Development Manager, Grants – Institutional, Gov’t, and Small Family Foundations
Reports to : Director of Grants - Institutional Giving, Gov’t & Small Family Foundation
76,960 - $87,360
Work hour expectations : work events outside of office hours; reply and correspond outside of office hours to client and management needs via email, Slack, and text.
Key Responsibilities : Client
- Work directly with staff to develop grant calendars, grants and reports
- Plan and strategize with client to achieve revenue goals
- Identify likely funding sources for (assigned) clients, and call foundation or government program representatives when needed
- Identify grant arguments for each funder and assign to grant writers based on conversations and prior approval of client or director and / or president
- Initiate work with client to provide reporting, calendaring and other evaluation / compliance related tasks
- Ensure grants reports are done on deadline
- Attend meetings, events, and other related activities
- Work to develop relationships with client staff through e-mail, calls, and outreach meetings
- Manage client budgets and provide outreach when opportunities go overspend
Key Responsibilities : Writing / Editing / Research / Funder Outreach
Assign grant research, calendars, grants and reportsWork with grant writers and clients for input and edits on grantsCreate and review budgets and make recommendations for grant alignment with funders’ priorities. Responsible for obtaining the most current and approved budget (and financial attachments) to be sent with any grantCompile, write and edit LOIs / LORs, grants, and gov’t grant applications exhibiting strong technical writing skillsDevelop work plans and grant timelinesAssist with developing grant budgetsWork with the team and clients to develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization’s preferences and follow exactly each funder’s guidelines, ensure proper and thorough research has been completedDevelop and exhibit understanding of who grant funders are, and what they fund in MNAs needed, ensure that JMA staff maintains contact with fundersManage the process of providing progress reports when required (as assigned)Track grant reports neededPerform outreach to funders including funding priority inquiries, meetings, emails and follow upAssist with project and program development as requested in alignment with funder prioritiesKey Responsibilities : Internal
Demonstrate leadership characteristics and valuesRegularly check B4T reports for time and activities and budget accountabilityServe as first line of back-up for all grants when staff are OOO / PTOServe as second signer for grants submittedSave documentation (both in paper and electronic form) as relevant for grant, compliance and JMA related tasksBe available to other staff to provide input and review throughout the grant process – from assignment to submission to assure qualityMentor / train staff by working with them on grants, fit, argument and by providing guidance and individualized attentionExperience / Qualifications
3-5 or more years of experience working with nonprofit organization(s); grant writing / fundraising experience preferredExperience in public sector writing and RFPs a plusDefined specialties grant writing – for example : youth development; education; mental health; nutritionBackground in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or similar degree desiredExcellent written and interpersonal communication skillsProven organizational skills including the ability to maintain data management systems, prioritize projects, meet multiple deadlines and work with teamsExcellent computer skills : Microsoft Office SuiteDemonstrated knowledge of statewide funders (corporate, foundation, civic)Provide expertise and contactsBenefits
Bonuses are awarded to staff based on extraordinary work output, bringing in new clients and a recommendation from a manager. Additionally, awards of more ESST / PTO are / can be given in addition to or instead of a cash bonus.Overtime : (over 40 hours per week) paid at a rate oftime and a half
Employee Safe and Sick Time (ESST) & Paid Time Off (PTO) – ESST / PTO will begin accruing upon hire. All employees will earn ESST / PTO at a rate of 0.0909 per hour worked. This equates to earning 1 hour of ESST / PTO for every 11 hours worked. Employees may choose to use their ESST / PTO award for mental or physical illness, treatment or preventative care; a family member’s mental or physical illness, treatment or preventative care; absence due to domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking of the employee or a family member; death in an employee’s immediate family; closure of the employee’s workplace due to weather or public emergency or closure of a family member’s school or care facility due to weather or public emergency; when determined by a health authority or health care professional that the employee or a family member is at risk of infecting others with a communicable disease; vacation days; and holidays.IRA participation (JMA contributes 3% if employee participates)Life Insurance and LTD – at no cost to employeeHealthcare plan reimbursement is available to employees who are not covered under another(s) healthcare plan and are required to purchase an individual or family plan (being covered on a significant other or parents plan does not qualify). Healthcare reimbursement in the amount of $250.00 per month for an individual plan is available if you are the “primary” on your plan ($250 per month = $3,000.00 per year for insurance). Healthcare in the amount of $500.00 per month for a family plan is available if you are the “primary” on your family plan ($500 per month = $6,000 per year for insurance).
Salary : $76,960 - $87,360
