Accelerator Program Manager Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

The Devereux TCV and Devereux PLEA team seeks an experienced, enthusiastic and creative grants development professional to join us. As Devereux's Grants Manager, you will identify, prepare, submit and steward external grants both through private foundations and corporate/government sources in Western Pennsylvania. You will identify strategic priorities of interests to the grants community and lead multi-disciplinary teams of high-level professionals to acquire the necessary program, budget and outcomes information to develop successful grants proposals.

Strong writing, analytical, planning, communication and organizational skills will be essential in helping to identify, research, pursue, and steward grants to support the individuals served by TCV and PLEA. Additionally, you will help monitor changes/trends in the grant development environment, particularly in Western Pennsylvania, and serve as internal resource/expert regarding grant development, trends, models and best practices.

Remote position, working part-time, up to 20 hours/week, with an expectation to be in the Homestead offices as part of their weekly schedule. Familiarity with Western Pennsylvania grant-makers and the funding environment is required.

Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes part-time workers, tuition covered (up to $7.5k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $12.5k reimbursed annually for graduate) Learn more Devereux ASCEND Career Accelerator Program   

Competitive Rate starting at $25/hour 

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• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications or other related field.
• Additional technical training in Grant Writing, Charitable Giving, and/or Public Relations required;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in writing grants, conducting research, establishing and monitoring systems to track grant proposals and managing associated databases;
• Experience in a not-for-profit, behavioral health, healthcare or other educational organization is preferred;
• Exceptional written/oral communication and project management skills;
• Team player/Servant Leader attitude and outstanding customer service skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels and diverse groups;
• Ability to work independently in a matrixed organization with local and remote stakeholders;
• Proficiency with word processing, database management and presentation software.

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE