What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at The Center for Family Support Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive grants program at CFS
- Research and identify potential funders
- Foster positive relationships with potential and current funders
- Author compelling grant proposals
- Track and manage grants, including submitting reports and renewal requests on deadline
- Report on grants program when necessary
- Generate funding from both private and government partners
- Collaborate with key CFS stakeholders to support the organization’s strategic goals and the grant program
- Share understanding of philanthropic opportunities with program leadership and senior staff to support program development and strategic initiatives
- Listen to program staff priorities for ways to expand programs or start new initiatives based on the needs of the organization and those supported.
- Work with program staff, finance, administration, and other CFS departments where required to complete all aspects of program and funding proposals.
- Support the Development Director, as requested.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in grants fund raising and management, preferably in the intellectual and development disabilities field, or one related.
- 2 years of experience in professional fundraising.
- Solid, proven budget management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting.
