Job Details
Qualifications
- Data analysis skills
- Grant writing
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Writing skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Description
GRANTS MANAGER
A key role of Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut (HFHNCC) is the acquisition of grant funding to support the mission of affordable homeownership. This key team member will successfully solicit and procure 1 Million in public, private grant funding. This team member is also responsible for maintaining and cultivating relationships with current funders, must maintain accurate records for tracking funding proposals, conducts appropriate follow up, coordinate the monthly reporting to the Director of Development.
Grants Administration
- Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each, prepare recommendations for grant opportunities.
- Work closely with Director of Development to draft and complete grant applications and reports.
Coordinate with other departments to gather program data and information for reporting. Updates grants calendar to ensure timely submission of applications and reports.
- Conducts prospect research to expand grants portfolio.
- Completes relevant grant forms and documents.
Technology
- Maintains database and master files on grants and paperwork.
- Manage the entry of grant information into the database and capture/record key grant details as needed.
- Create regular reports on grant application/reporting deadlines, finances, and prospects.
- Helps with monthly financial reconciliation process and monitors grants revenue against budget.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of funding requirements.
- Compose checklists reflecting required documentation and assurances.
- Provide technical support to internal staff regarding grants administration, compliance, and data analysis
Required:
- Understanding of grant writing, management and compliance.
- Seasoned and mature professional, capable of self-management
- Minimum of 7 years of office work experience in a related professional setting, preferably in fundraising, program management, and/or nonprofit environment.
- Prior experience with fundraising software, Microsoft Officeor CRM is mandatory.
- Ability to convey information clearly, effectively, and engagingly orally and in writing.
- Excellent collaboration skills--able to work effectively, respectfully, and cooperatively with other team members and staff from other departments.
- Strong organizational skills--detail-oriented, able to work independently and in a team, able to prioritize and manage several tasks efficiently, able to meet multiple deadlines, and able to shift priorities and adapt to change.
- Possess cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams, and communities.
- Flexibility, ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Discretion with confidential information.
Commitment to Diversity:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)
- Grant writing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person