Grants Manager (Personal Services)
Job Summary
The ideal candidate plays a critical role on the HGH Development team. This position will support securing corporate, government, and foundation grant awards. They research, write and report on all grants awarded to HGH. This position also provides high level support to the Finance department, assisting with complex financial billing and reporting for various federal, State and local government agencies. He/she will be a self-starter who is disciplined, with exceptional time management skills. He/she will have the capacity to work under pressure against strict deadlines. Additional responsibilities will include the skill set of relationship building, particularly with influential members of the community. The Grants Manager will be comfortable speaking to large audiences and public bodies of elected officials. He/she may, from time to time, write white papers for such bodies, as requested. He/she will be professional in appearance with the ability to communicate effectively, always representing HGH in a professional, positive, and memorable capacity. The Grants Manager reports to the VP of Development and will also work closely with other members of the Executive team to support programs and services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Write and/or manage grants including, but not limited to:
• Unrestricted funding to grow capacity for the organization.
• Restricted funding to maintain and grow programs.
• Track & manage grant reports, deadlines, deliverables, and agreements.
• Bring together members of other departments and assign roles when necessary.
• Online grant research.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors and donors.
• Develop capital campaign grants.
• Collect, organize, and maintain all electronic and hard copy documents needed for complete grant files and records management.
• Collaboratively work with and/or support the finance department with reimbursement grant invoicing and reporting.
• Work with all departments to collect and synthesize data. Oversee grant workflow processes related to data entry to ensure adequate internal controls and that all grant reporting of data is accurate.
• Provide links between program, finance, and other staff so that all activities related to grant data collection and reporting are smoothly implemented.
• Responsibility for researching, writing, compiling, and managing the timeline of all grants, including maintenance and oversight of workflow processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient collection and timely submission.
• At times, direct external grant writing contractors and oversight of other members of the grant writing team, including staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Provide general support to the development department during peak periods, including special events
Values
Innovation – We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all. Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.
Collaboration – We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.
Respect – We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.
Empathy – We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• A successful track record in executing strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Exceptional project and time management and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to supervise college interns seeking credit and/or work experience in grant writing.
• Experience working with program staff/managers in development of and implementation of monitoring procedures used to track grant requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others.
• Utilizes sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Project & time management.
• Familiarity with state and federal record-keeping laws.
• Organized & detail oriented.
• Ability to multitask and handle several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills & ability to create & cultivate relationships.
• Familiar with and committed to AFP Code of Ethics.
• Understands PHI laws and best practices.
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Office, Donor Perfect, Instrumentl.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with two years of technical writing and storytelling experience, preferrable in the areas of: writing/developing, researching, and submitting letters of intent, government grant proposals, and corporate grant applications.
Physical requirements/Working conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling.
• The employee may be required to lift office equipment up to 30 lbs.
To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/
Salary Minimum: 31.25Salary Maximum: 40.87