The Grants Manager is critical in advancing the organization's mission through strategic relationship building, research, and grants management. Primary areas of responsibility include the research, preparation, submission, implementation, tracking, reporting, and communication of all grants for the organization.
Essential Job Functions:
- Partner with the development team to align grant strategy with overall fundraising goals, ensuring coordinated relationship-building and outreach at the local, regional, and national levels.
- Prepare proposals for the organization's leadership for consideration.
- Write, submit, and track all grant applications.
- Compile necessary data and organization information for grant applications and necessary reports in collaboration with other organization team members.
- Establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies and organizations.
- Produce grant reports for organization leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Maintain internal grant management and tracking systems and effectively communicate the grant requirements to applicable organization team members to ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborate closely with Operations to identify organizational needs that align with potential grant opportunities and that programmatic and reporting requirements can be met.
- Ensure grant proposals are realistic, actionable, and support operational capacity and resources.
- Support effective implementation by maintaining open communication with internal teams to ensure compliance with grant deliverables.
- Serve as a liaison between program staff and funders to align goals, timelines, and expectations.
- Oversee budget materials and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Handle confidential financial records and materials with care and discretion.
- Collaborate with the finance department and organization leadership to ensure that grants are properly managed and comply with any applicable federal and state grant regulations.
- Responsible for all other tasks assigned by the Chief Development Officer and senior leadership.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Previous experience writing and managing grants is preferred.
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in creative writing, communications, funds development, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
- Ability to engage and become familiar with the organization’s mission, footprint, and wide range of needs and programming to effectively seek funding opportunities.
- Superior writing, editing, and proofing ability.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control expenses.
- Excellent management and with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- A valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. CPR training and certification is provided in-house by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination.
- Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, reaching, low-level activity, and squatting.
- Constant keyboarding and computer work.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds.
Pre-Employment Screenings:
- Pre-employment screenings may include, but not limited to, the following: drug screen, criminal background check(s), child abuse/neglect screening(s), driving history screening(s), and reference checks.
We strive to make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. For any assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 605-306-1125. All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.
