What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at Jewish Federation of Detroit?
Grants Manager
Jewish Federation of Detroit
The Jewish Federation of Detroit (Federation) is the major instrument of Jewish philanthropy and engagement in the Detroit area. We take care of the needs of the Jewish People and build a vibrant Jewish future, in Metropolitan Detroit, in Israel and around the world. Federation’s Grants Manager works under the direction of Federation’s Senior Director of Planning and helps both Federation and its constituent agencies research grant opportunities, complete grant applications, and write grant reports.
KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research applicable grant opportunities that address a variety of communal priorities, which include: social service programming and operations, Jewish identity building programming and operations, capacity building and security.
- Identify grant requirements to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
- Serve as a liaison to agency staff and work in partnership to complete grant applications. As applicable, help train designated agency staff in grant research and writing.
- Develop and write grant proposals to foundations, for-profit entities, government bodies and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the mission of Federation and its agencies, as well as program ideas, to these potential funders.
- Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets and presentations, on behalf of Federation, agency partners, and other community organizations as required.
- Prepare interim and final project reports to funding sources on a regular and scheduled basis working with Federation’s finance team, and other teams, to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Communicate with internal Federation teams on the status of pending grant proposals.
- Maintain calendar of grant opportunities to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals and reports.
- Represent Federation at relevant meetings both inside of the organization and onsite at constituent agencies.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
- Excellent writing skills, which includes the ability to synthesize information, be detail-oriented and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.
- Ability to stay highly organized and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines.
- Comfort working as a self-motivated and adaptable professional.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.