Grant Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Company Overview  

Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has helped Hoosiers become more economically self-sufficient through employment, education, job training, and health services. Today, we are one of the largest Goodwills in North America, providing services to thousands of individuals and families each year. 

We find that we are at our best when we work together, as One Goodwill, across the organization, delivering vital services and resources, and empowering Hoosiers to increase their independence and reach their full potential.  We will continue to change lives daily through the development and execution of initiatives that enrich the lives of those we serve through education, health, and employment.  Everything we accomplish will be through the lens of equity as we work towards equitable outcomes for those who are facing systemic barriers that lock them in the vicious generational cycle of poverty.

Job Summary

The Grant Manager is part of the growing Goodwill Foundation team.  The Goodwill Foundation supports Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana’s life-changing mission by identifying and securing philanthropic resources from across our territory.  The Grant Manager reports to and works closely with the Director of Institutional Giving and is tasked with identifying new grant funding opportunities, submitting high-quality applications, and managing subsequent grant activity (public recognition, grant reports, etc).

Example Duties and Activities 

• Identifies prospective family, corporate/private foundations, and government grant sources whose funding priorities align with Goodwill’s funding needs.  Particular attention is paid to organizations that follow “trust-based philanthropy” best practices and to recently founded family and corporate foundations. 
• In partnership with key internal stakeholders (especially accounting and program leadership), drafts and submits compelling proposals that carefully balance the philanthropic needs of the organization with the administrative costs of successfully managing new grant activity.
• Communicates grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and all other necessary information to internal stakeholders, and serves as the intermediary between grantors and internal stakeholders.
• Develops a deep understanding of Goodwill’s wide range of mission services, impact and capacity, and utilizes this knowledge both for grant proposals and for keeping the broader Foundation team abreast of organizational changes.

Required Competencies 

• Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
• Project Management (Grants) - Oversees multiple workstreams and delivers against scopes implementing strategies that outline time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and answers to unexpected events in order to streamline the process.  Knowledgeable of the steps involved in effective proposal writing and submission of high-quality applications including awareness of private, public, governmental, and corporate foundation models.  Manages steps necessary to retain granted awards.  Demonstrates leadership skills, especially around communication/innovative solutions to problems, concerns, issues, and roadblocks.
• Prospect Development - Fully comprehends organizational funding needs to identify prospective funding sources whose priorities align to create mutually beneficial outcomes.  Is cognizant of the fundraising steps necessary to foster new relationships and grow existing ones.
• Building Collaborative Relationships - Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.  Is able to receive as well as provide feedback to improve performance or processes;  builds and maintains customer satisfaction.
• Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.

• Research Mindset - Seeks out and researches information effectively to identify opportunities to further goals.  Adept at database mining, assessing internal/external data, utilizing a network, asking good questions, and developing a plan with goals and outcomes.  Strikes an appropriate balance between the thirst for knowledge and time management.  Is highly detailed and organized.

• Technical Knowledge - Has proficient knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, database mining and management, and Internet searching.  Prior Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce knowledge is an additional plus.

• Ethical - Adheres to procedures and protocol, including maintaining confidentiality in passwords, logging on and off procedures, and adherence to Goodwill’s values.  Protects information that is not yet public.

Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Continuing education and leadership development
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums

Mission and Values: click here

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled