Grants Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

The Grants Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of United Way of the CSRA by securing funding through grants and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. This position is responsible for identifying, writing, and managing grant applications, as well as maintaining relationships with funders, coordinating grant-related reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Identification

• Conduct thorough research to identify grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and programs.
• Maintain a calendar of grant opportunities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Grant Writing & Submission

• Write compelling grant proposals and applications tailored to funder requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop accurate budgets and gather program-specific data for grant submissions.
• Ensure timely submission of all grant applications, renewals, and reports.

Grant Management

• Monitor the implementation of grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with funder guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all grants, including applications, budgets, communications, and reports.
• Track expenditures and ensure proper allocation of funds in collaboration with the finance team.

Funder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with current and potential funders, including foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners.
• Coordinate and participate in funder site visits, calls, and meetings as necessary.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Prepare and submit interim and final reports to funders, including outcomes, impact, and financial updates.
• Collaborate with program staff to evaluate and measure the success of grant-funded programs.

Strategic Planning

• Work with leadership to identify funding priorities and develop long-term grant strategies.
• Stay informed about trends and changes in the funding landscape, including government policies and foundation priorities.

UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 

Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivation.

Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 

Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 

Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 

Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field. 
• At least 3-5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working collaboratively across teams and with funders.
• Knowledge of nonprofit funding sources and grant compliance requirements.

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Passion for the mission and values of United Way of the CSRA.

Benefits: 

• Employees pay $40/pay period for single coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance. 
• 12 paid holidays and 4 weeks accrued PTO annually 
• United Way pays 10% of salary into a retirement plan – eligible in January