Grants Manager

Position: Grants Manager

Type: Part-time, Regular, Non-Exempt Position

Report to: Vice President Resource Development

Department: Resource Development

Position Summary

The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing an active grants calendar

and writing, reporting, and researching grants from foundations, corporations, and

government funders. Additionally, the Grants Manager will assist in preparing a

number of supporting documents for grant proposals, such as cover letter, budget,

budget narrative, project plans, program evaluation, etc. This position will require

close collaboration with the Community Impact team and will ensure resources for

United Way priorities are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Write funding proposals and prepare supporting materials for submission.

Research federal and state grant opportunities, private foundation requests

for proposals, and foundation interests.

Research federal and state opportunities for public budget line items.

Manage staff process to identify projects and build relationships with

national and community partners who are aligned and/or funding United

Way priorities.

Manage reporting and new application process for all foundation, corporate

and federal grants in database.

Maintain and grow Development team relationships with funders in portfolio

and record activities and opportunities in donor database.

Collaborate with Community Impact team program staff to compile

outcome data for necessary proposals and reports.

Collaborate with Finance team to gather financial

information/documentation for proposals and reports.

Core Competencies:

Mission oriented – Performance and professional motivations are driven by

a commitment to creating real social change that leads to better lives and

healthier communities.

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 United Way brand and understands

his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the

organization and greater network.

Functional Competencies:

Drives Revenue –results driven, with a focus on gaining the resources to

support United Way’s mission and community impact-focused strategic

objectives.

Strategic Relationship Building – develops and maintains strategic

relationships that generate the resources necessary to support United

Way’s mission.

Effective and Engaging Communicator – effective and passionate

communicator, articulating the United Way message in a way that inspires

others to act in service to the organization and the community.

Embracing Change – champions and facilitates change to ensure longterm

community sustainability. Adapts to changing needs while

maintaining positive relationships with all constituents, internal and

external.

Entrepreneurial and Innovative – creatively seeks new opportunities to

generate revenue and other resources that add greater value to the

organization and the community.

Skills Desired:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong program management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Knowledge of the human services system in general and community

services in Monterey County preferred.

Excellent time/project management skills. Able to monitor and meet goals.

Experience managing deadlines and collaborating with multiple

stakeholders.

Positive and collaborative attitude.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, proficiency with Salesforce desired.

Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured,

articulate, and persuasive proposals.

Strong editing skills, attention to detail.

Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.

Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising

prospect research.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of four years of

direct experience in fund development and grants management is

preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in social services, preferably in

grant management,

Experience with grant proposal and report writing

Strong proficiency in oral and written communication.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, salary commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter via Craigslist Monterey Bay