Grants Manager

Job Description

Grants Manager

Connections Homes Central Position

Connections Homes is an Atlanta-based nonprofit growing nationally which is focused on youth 18-24 who’ve aged out of foster care or are otherwise without safe, stable connected adults in their lives. Our mission is to prevent poverty and homelessness for at-risk and vulnerable youth without a family by connecting them to a Mentoring Family who commits to being a part of their life for life. Our vision is to enable youth without a family to thrive in life and impact the world from the security of a healthy connection to an adult who cares. We work toward the fulfillment of this vision through a Choice-Based Matching Model™ and our Redemptive Connection Framework.

Leadership roles at our Central Support levels are critical to our success. The Grants Manager (GM) reports directly to the VP of Development. The GM will work hand in hand with the Leadership team to ensure sustainability of programmatic functions, and operational capacity via application, management, and quality assurance of grants. This role is also responsible for equipping team members across the organization to amplify the stories and voices of our work to enable continual recruitment of youth and families for services and partnership in our mission.

• Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, write, submit,

and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate and government
sources.

• Spearheads grant-making efforts to empower qualified youth with

resources critical for their development and success

• Keeps abreast of current trends in funding.
• Research foundations, corporations, governmental, and other potential

funders to evaluate prospects for grants.

• Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities having a

lawful registration and proven track record.

• Work in collaboration with other team members to submit $2M in

grant applications by September 30, 2023

• Track progress towards monthly grant application goals and evaluate

results

• Compiles and keeps track of grant reporting as required by foundation

and corporate donors.

• Manages and supports grant requirements and implementation for the

organization

• Tracks CH statistics relevant to development.
• Writes and maintains language library and a full range of grant

templates.

• Maintains records in database and in paper files, including grant

tracking and reporting.

• Ensure that CH's grant-making and related processes, documents,

procedures and implementation are executed professionally,
efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best
practices.

• Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration

process

• Oversee grant implementation according to the operational and

financial needs of the organization

• Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and

deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work
responsibilities

• Oversee the job of invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other

administrative functions to ensure successful execution of grant
process.

• Provide detailed reports to the funders and the board of directors with

respect to the organization's progress

• Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-

funded programs

• Provide training and support to staff on grants applications,

management and reporting requirements

Organization-wide Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others.
• Communicates appropriate information to VP of Operations in a timely

manner.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years grant writing experience. Must have proven track

record of successful grant writing.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Ability to write in a compelling, clear, concise manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong editing skills.
• Experience with proposal writing.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments

and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising techniques, strategies, and

information sources.

• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work

efficiently.

• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with Instrumentl and Foundation Directory Online

preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30046: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $2 - $55,000