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Job Title: Grants Manager
Reports To: Director of Development
FLSA Status: Exempt (Full Time)
Pay: $50,000 – $65,000

Summary:
The Grant Manager plays an important role in the fiscal success and stability of the organization by securing funding through the timely submission of appropriate and strategic grant requests. Primary duties of the grant manager for Promise Community Homes include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports. As a member of the development team, additional responsibilities include supporting all activities of the organization’s fundraising events, as well as direct appeal and end of year campaigns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed may be required as directed by supervisory personnel.

• Research potential funding sources that support the organization’s priorities as identified by leadership.
• Write, and submit competitive proposals to public, private foundations, and corporations, and government (federal, state, and local) agencies as appropriate.
• Write and submit required grant reports to public, private foundations, and corporations, and government (federal, state, and local) agencies for grants awarded.
• Work with the director of development to identify mission supporting priorities.
• Maintain required registrations (i.e., Grants.gov, SAM.gov).
• As appropriate, contact potential foundation and corporate funders to gain understanding of giving priorities as these may support programs, services, organizational developments, capital, or other Promise Community Homes initiatives.
• Establish and expand relationships with grant funders and community partners, coordinating stewardship efforts, site visits, and program updates with the director of development or other development team members.
• Create, track, and complete a grant pipeline and deadline calendar for all grant deadlines including submissions and reporting.
• Work with finance staff to track fund disbursement and develop financial reporting as appropriate.
• Maintain grant-related reference resources including funder research files, grant application deadlines, grant reporting schedules, and other information, as needed.
• Maintain Promise Community Homes grant records for historical reference and ease in sharing.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required by Promise Community Homes to meet Federal, State, and Local certification requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and comply with, all Promise Community Homes policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Manage the development database and ensure that data is up to date, consistent and accurate.
• Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a minimum of three years’ industry experience in fundraising or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three consistent years’ experience with grant writing and successful track record of securing funding.
• Prior experience managing donor database (Donor Perfect a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, Adobe Suite a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualified candidates should email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: GabrielleGL@PromiseCommunityHomes.org with Grant Manager in the subject line.