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City of Hallandale Beach

Grants Manager

Hallandale, FL · On-site

$77K - $131K/yr

... general ledger. Work is performed under minimal supervision with considerable latitude in the use ... Grants Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting ...

Commonwealth Fund

Grants Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$69K - $87K/yr

General Position Description Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Grants Management and working closely with all other members of the department, the Grants Associate is a full-time role with two ...

The Commonwealth Fund

Grants Associate

New York, NY

General Position Description Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Grants Management and working closely with all other members of the department, the Grants Associate is a full-time role with two ...

State of Minnesota

Grants Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · Hybrid

$53K - $77K/yr

... general administrative and operational support to help ensure grants are managed accurately, consistently and in alignment with applicable state policies, laws, program requirements and use of funds ...

Sound Generations

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Seattle, WA · On-site

$92K - $95K/yr

The Contracts and Grants Manager and the Grants Admin are responsible for the integrity of the post award system, general ledger as it relates to grant and contract activity, and the flows into the ...

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Required CredentialsTypically similar, including organizational eligibility and certificationsSimilar credentials, often requiring detailed program proposals
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, strategic planningProgram implementation and management

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Grants and Contracts Strategist

Grants and Contracts Strategist

Caritas of Austin

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Grants and Contracts Strategist
Department: Development
Reports To: Development Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary
The Grants and Contract Strategist will be responsible for co-managing the grants portfolio in its entirety and for overseeing and managing key grants development functions including but not limited to, strategic planning, donor cultivation and stewardship, foundation relations, and identifying, vetting, and project managing government/philanthropic grants and funding opportunities. The work of this position is to oversee all philanthropic and public grant/contract opportunities for the organization, excluding compliance, spend-down, and tracking of financials.
This position has a high level of interaction with Caritas of Austin Executives and constituents. It requires extreme attention to detail, superior managerial skills, time management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task. Must accurately complete assignments and special projects, be willing to take on additional responsibilities, be adept at working with numbers, effectively communicate ideas, problem-solve, undertake challenges with enthusiasm and dedication and work optimally under pressure and deadlines with minimal supervision. This role is considered one of the most collaborative within the organization.
Essential Duties amp; Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):
General Grants Duties
  • Works closely with the Development Manager, CEO, Caritas Program Deputy Directors, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Development Officer to identify service and program needs and develop an annual plan for submitting grant proposals from appropriate funding sources.
  • Works with program staff to develop grant goals as well as reasonable outputs and outcomes.
  • Compiles, writes, and edits monetary and in-kind grant and funding applications, in coordination with appropriate Caritas staff, exhibiting superior writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling.
  • Manages the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.
  • Tracks and maintains grant reporting requirements as part of the grant implementation process and maintains an internal calendar of all grant reporting deadlines across the agency in collaboration with appropriate Program Deputy Directors and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Maintains shared tracking sheet of all grants and contracts in individual portfolio so the Development Manager may report out grants progress to the Program Deputy Directors, Chief Financial Officer, CEO and Chief Development Officer on the first of every month.
  • Attends weekly Strategist Team meetings.
  • Alternates leading monthly Grants Orientations in tandem with the Development Orientation, a shared responsibility between all Strategists and the DDD.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key funders and foundations.
  • Tracks information on current and prospective funding sources, including funder guidelines, proposal and report deadlines and names of trustees, officers, and key decision makers.
  • Responsible for pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, and private grants.
  • Identifies, researches, and develops federal, state and/or private grant funding sources and communicates those opportunities to appropriate leadership.
  • Evaluates, and tracks federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
  • Gather and maintain information on local, state, and national trends and statistics related to Caritas’ programs and mission.
  • Maintains and analyzes background data on current and prospective grantors from various information sources including in-house records, publications, directories, online databases, and individuals.
  • Completes grant files on all proposal submissions and outcomes via SharePoint and GrantHub.
  • For proposals not funded, include reasons for denial and recommendations for future submissions.
  • Ability to work on special projects at the discretion of the Chief Development Officer and CEO. These projects may include but are not limited to working on agency special events, housing voucher applications, government funding applications and responses and memorandum of understandings for organizational partnerships. Projects are delegated following approval of the Development Manager or CDO in the absence of the Development Manager to ensure equal division of work among Strategists.
  • Attends annual official Caritas of Austin events, including but not limited to Songs of Hope and Turkey Trot.
Development Planning
  • Participate in goal recommendations based on organizational need, economic influence, and philanthropic trends. Recommendations should be data based and not just a flat percentage increase.
  • Participate in strategy for the growth of the organization and Grants Strategist Team.
  • Focus on setting goals and strategy around foundation and government grants, providing data updates during the year for each goal.
Donor Stewardship
  • Partner with development staff to determine best strategies for effective stewardship of constituent groups. Collaborate with all grant strategist staff to ensure that stewardship of appropriate groups is being implemented as planned, which includes the recommendations to the Development Manager so they may execute the written stewardship plan and processes for tracking stewardship tasks and initiatives.
  • Stays connected with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to supply additional supportive material.
  • Compiles and completes all reports to private foundations, government agencies, (city, county, state and federal) corporations, organizations, and the faith-based community.
  • Manages the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.
Strategy and Planning
  • Oversees management of individual portfolio of philanthropic (private, corporate, and faith-based) organizations, and government grants (federal, state, and local funding opportunities).
  • Works strongly as a team player so the Grants Strategist Team can function as a unit.
  • Works in collaboration with the Development Data Analyst to create new acknowledgements around specific appeal and grant donations.
  • Provides real time updates to tracking sheet, GrantHub, and the Development Manager so monthly Grants Reports can be provided to the Chief Development Officer, Development Manager and Board of Directors for their monthly meetings.
  • In addition, assists in planning, development, and finalization of yearly projections.
  • Sets individual goals for professional development.
Qualifications:
Education
  • Required – Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, Public Health, Humanities, English, or related field.
Experience
  • Required – Knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies.
  • Preferred – Two to five years of experience in nonprofit sector.
  • Preferred – Experience in government grant acquisition.
Computer Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Other Requirement(s)
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
Work Schedule and Special Events
  • Normal work hours and days assigned based on a work week of 40 hours.
  • This position is designated as hybrid, combining remote and in-person work.
  • This role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays in support of agency events. All staff participate in event activities as part of our team commitment. The annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving Day, and this position will be required to work this day.
Salary/Benefits:
  • Base Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000, with final offer based on education and experience
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including one medical plan fully paid by Caritas of Austin for employee-only coverage, with additional plan options available.
  • Time Off: 20 days of PTO in year one (increasing with tenure) and 14 paid holidays.
  • Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Additional Perks: Mileage reimbursement, monthly phone stipend, discounted memberships (e.g., LegalShield), and parking for employees working from the downtown location (if applicable).
  • Student Loan Forgiveness: Caritas of Austin is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Learn more: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Application Requirement
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following:
  • A detailed resume outlining relevant experience
  • A cover letter tailored to the position
  • A list of professional references
  • A fully completed application
Applications missing any of these components will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the review process.
Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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