Grants Manager – Greenville, SC

Pay: $33-$38/Hr 

Interested candidates should submit their resume’ to info@flatfeehiring.com 

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager is responsible for preparing and producing, in draft and final form, grant proposals and solicitations for funding. The Grants Manager position researches and recommends funding opportunities; develops solicitations and proposals for general operating and programmatic needs as well as capital projects; prepares interim and final reports; establishes and cultivates relationships with funders and keeps up to date records in our donor database, Blackbaud: Raiser’s Edge. Communicates organization’s vision and mission with a wide variety of audiences.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Prepare grant proposals for foundations and corporations in draft and final form that make a compelling case for financial support.

· Work with leadership and staff in identifying and gathering information on fundable projects.

· Builds and strengthens relationships with funders.

· Enter and track all grant activity in Raiser’s Edge.

· Work with Donor Relations Manager to create appropriate reports for Director of Resource Development, COO and CEO. Communicate regularly the status of pending proposals.

· Make projections on how much income grants will bring each fiscal year.

· Prepare interim and final project reports to funding sources on a regular and scheduled basis working with the Financial Department and other departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

· Research and recommend funding opportunities from a broad range of sources, linking their compatibility with organizational needs.

· Provide research for grant proposals and reports.

· Monitor program outputs and outcomes and present the data for internal program evaluation and subsequent improvement as led by directors of both programs.

· Research and stay up-to-date on affordable housing and workforce development statistics both locally and nationally. This includes academic research or third-party reports, reading relevant books, etc.

· Attend workshops and participate in webinars to increase knowledge and proficiency.

· Attend weekly Staff Meeting/Devotion, Friday staff lunches, monthly Grant update meetings and All-Staff meetings.

· Maintain awareness of Homes of Hope housing developments and Men’s Workforce Development Program data.

· Periodic travel to locations throughout the state for funder meetings, trainings, etc.

· Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· A passion for the vision and mission of Homes of Hope.

· A passion for fundraising.

· Excellent writing skills.

o Must demonstrate writing ability for a public audience and for formal proposals/reports.

o Must demonstrate excellence in problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Superior relationship-building and communication skills.

· Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills with self-initiative to prioritize multiple projects in order to meet department deadlines.

· At least two years professional grant writing experience.

· Successful track record of grant solicitations at local, state, federal and foundation level.

· Ability to think ahead and plan over a 1–2-year time span.

· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

· Must be able to work effectively with coworkers as well as be able to work independently.

· IT literate: Proficient with using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of related experience.

Working Conditions:

20 hours per week with 40% in office environments, 20% offsite for work-related appointments and 40% ability to work remotely.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.