Grants Manager

Boston, MA, United States

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

General Labor

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Grants Manager is responsible for research, writing, cultivation, and reporting for foundation, corporation and state agency grants. The Grants Manager will work closely with program leaders to discover and inquire about funding needs and then articulate the need and impact in a compelling and sophisticated manner, ensuring integrity in all writing and budget composition. The Grants Manager becomes well-informed by program and fiscal leaders about non-reimbursable expenses and new strategic goals and then uses that knowledge to become an expert in the grant strategy.

The Grants Manager reports to the Vice President of Agency Advancement and works alongside a team of development professionals. The position requires some evening and weekend work about ten times annually to assist, support, and collaborate with the rest of the development team and their goals.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position, but additional responsibilities may be required. Employees are expected to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and maintain thorough familiarity of IHC's mission, vision, values, and daily operations to effectively develop, integrate and align current a prospective grant-writing strategy

Generate revenue through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant/funding proposals according to the funder's requirements

Exercise strong attention to detail when preparing grant submissions and letters of inquiry

Manage comprehensive grant calendar and deliverables

Assist with identifying and soliciting government funding

Prepare, coordinate, assemble, and/or deliver private funding proposals, government grant applications and renewals for submission

Conduct research as needed to support proposal development and other projects as assigned

Research, track, and abide by all grant submission and reporting deadlines

Arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees, corporate contacts)

Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting

Prepare and submit grant acknowledgement thank you letters

Interview program leaders and articulate agency impact and outcomes

Identify public and private funding opportunities, monitoring various online and print publications and websites for source information, at the local and state level.

Review and interpret funding solicitations and announcements from public and private funding sources and remain current on funding trends and themes

Meet annual goals for revenue and number of applications submitted

Provide technical assistance to staff on interpreting guidelines and regulations related to the submission and administration of grant projects

Form grant development teams for larger more complex grant proposals and work collaboratively with teams to move concept to a final proposal ready for submission

Coordinate proposal development/submission activity with internal stakeholders (Administration, Facilities, Finance, and Human Resources)

Serve as primary liaison to funding agencies and external face of all grant activity

Facilitate initial post-award meetings with new grant directors to transition grants from the development/award phase to the implementation phase

Cultivate, solicit, and steward foundations through meetings, calls, emails, and thank you's

Work closely with the CEO and Chief Strategy and People Officer on state agency grants

Collaborate and support the efforts of other Development Team members and their initiatives

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required (with coursework in communications, composition, or similar preferred)

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the Agency's business, development, and fundraising practices

Five years of relative work experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations

Proficiency with fundraising databases preferred but training can be provided

Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office required

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Superior oral and written communications skills

Strength in managing multiple tasks and deadlines and project management

Follow up and follow through on tasks independently with ability to prioritize

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development, demonstrated ability to accept and give critical feedback

Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)

A strong and positive representative of the agency in the community

Maintain strictest confidentiality regarding clients, and employees; adhere to all HIPPA guidelines and regulations

Evidence of sensitivity and respect for client's culture and socioeconomic characteristics

Strong commitment to Italian Home's values, philosophy, and mission

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