Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- CSS
- Grant writing
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Writing skills
Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Catholic Social Services (CSS) is looking for a Grant Proposal Manager to manage the Grants team’s work in researching, writing, and coordinating new grant opportunities. This position is responsible for supervising the Grant Writer position, writing grant applications, identifying and evaluating new funding sources, collaborating with other grant team members and program staff to develop grant budgets, and coordinating proposal components with CSS Leadership, program directors, and administrators. This position will report to the Senior Grant Development Director, who will collaborate with the Grant Proposal Manager on the identification and application process for appropriate grant funding opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Competencies: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality and treat each client and staff member with dignity and respect. Must be a team player, demonstrate motivation, exercise discretion and dependability, adhere to business professional code of ethics, be well organized, support overall mission and direction of the agency, and function well under stressful conditions.
Education/Experience: A bachelor’s degree from a four-year university is preferred. Three years of experience with grant writing is required. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is preferred. Skills: Must possess knowledge of federal, state, municipal, and other grant regulations, practices, and reporting requirements. Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally (orally and in writing) with employees and agency management. Must be able to manage time and prioritize tasks despite competing demands. Excellent writing skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite are required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing:
1. Develop, write, and submit high quality proposals, narratives, and applications that align with organizational strategies and priorities.
2. Coordinate the completion of all new grant applications in collaboration with other departments.
3. Lead, in coordination with the Senior Grant Development Director, the project management of all new grant applications.
4. Manage the tracking of all prospective funding opportunities and grant applications through grant tracking software and project management systems.
5. Coordinate all required grant revisions in coordination with other departments. Track the status of all grant revisions.
6. Participate in the renewal of grant and other funding opportunity proposals as directed.
7. Manage research of potential grant or other funding opportunities.
8. Maintain knowledge of current funders and funding requirements, including those related to federal, state, municipal, and private organizations.
9. Maintain a library of organizational reference materials including annual reports, fact sheets, program facts and data, job descriptions and resumes.
Communications:
1. Work closely with the Development team to assist in the stewardship of major donors in coordination with the Senior Grant Development Director. DocuSign Envelope
2. As directed, act as a contact for grant/contract related communications from both inside and outside the agency.
Data Management and Reporting:
1. Coordinate with the Data department on the creation of programmatic data as required.
2. Gather required data and programming details from other departments to assemble and submit complete and accurate applications and proposals.
3. Review data and reporting requirements and align with the CSS agency blueprint.
4. Communicate with other departments so that all relevant parties are aware of grants in progress.
Support/Supervision:
1. Act as a resource for other departments by providing accurate and current advice regarding grant related issues. Maintain a high level of awareness related to federal, state, municipal, and other grant agency requirements.
2. Conduct regular supervision sessions with and regularly provide feedback on the work of the Grant Writer.
3. Participate in and/or lead the CSS Grant Committee and assist the Grant Development Director in committee-related tasks.
4. Assist with program development to gain a better understanding of agency funding needs and to improve grant applications.
General:
1. Support agency activities and events as required.
2. Attend and direct meetings as requested.
3. Review files to ensure all necessary information and documentation essential to establish a complete audit trail for financial accountability is available.
4. Research, organize, and prepare appropriate documentation.
5. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
Training Requirements: Must attend agency and department orientation. Must attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person