Grants Manager

Basic Function

PADS Lake County is seeking a highly motivated Grants Manager looking to make an impact on homelessness in Lake County. Reporting to the Director of Development, this organized, methodical and strategic thinking individual will lead PADS in their successful grants management program, will be the content expert/primary grant writer; and will be responsible for building funder relationships and compliance reporting.

The position requires strong interpersonal and writing skills and enthusiasm for promoting PADS’ mission and goals. The position will include elements of professional writing, project management, and collaborative interaction with PADS staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, detail-oriented, and an adaptable team player who thrives working both independently and collaboratively.

Position Responsibilities:

We are looking for someone to help us communicate with our donors and bridge the distance between the act of philanthropy and its impact on our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of shaping the fundraising trajectory of a well-respected social service agency in Lake County.

· Work with the Director of Development to plan, execute, and manage all aspects of PADS’ grants management process to ensure that funder deadlines, outcomes, deliverables, and reporting requirements are completed per expectations

· Manage PADS’ grants and contracts throughout their lifecycle (from prospecting, application, final report, and renewal process)

· Work collaboratively with PADS’ Director of Development, Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, program staff, finance team, and the development team in preparing/submitting grant proposals and funding reports for corporate, foundation, and government partners

· Responsible for writing drafts for grant applications and reports; updating and finalizing them for submission; as well as analyzing client and service level data points from PADS’ database required for grant deliverables

· Maintain, and update an annual grants calendar including grant proposal application, due dates, funder reporting, renewals, and other pertinent activities, documents, and correspondence in accordance with donors’ guidelines and criteria

· Support efforts to achieve the annual goals (budget targets), and track progress and benchmarks for each grant category (Corporations, foundations, and government – federal, state, townships)

· Work with the Director of Development on prospect management and pipeline development, including funder research to develop and maintain a robust portfolio of potential funding sources

· Ensure all current and prospect funder information is accurate and updated in agency’s database systems; and manage data functions as needed, including data entry, acknowledgments, queries, and reports

· Attend information sessions, RFP meetings, and community forums related to PADS’ current and potential funding sources

· Build sustainable relationships with funders, including outreach, meetings, and presentations requested by grant partners

· Perform additional duties as necessary and assist/support in the planning and execution of development team’s priorities; day-to-day operations, and required tasks at-hand (fundraising events, CRM maintenance, check deposits, etc.)

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Exceptional communications, writing/editing skills, data analysis, program budgeting, and background in outcome measurements.

· 3 years of development/grant writing or similar persuasive writing experience preferred. Strong attention to grammar, adaptive writing style and ability to create tailored, strategic pieces of writing that meet varying donor needs

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting all submission deadlines with quality work/outputs

· Excellent people skills and ability to communicate PADS’ mission with donors and community stakeholders

· Strong project management skills. Ability to manage deadline packages from start to finish, coordinating all submission processes and requirements

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment

· Has outstanding attention to detail and possesses strong organizational skills

· Intermediate knowledge of technology productivity and collaboration tools (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat)

Competencies

· Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans

· Customer Relations Software capabilities, particularly Little Green Light or comparable CRM system

· Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs and targeted audience; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret qualitative and quantitative information

· Relationship Management – Communicates purposes, goals, timelines, and strategies clearly; establishes action plans for staff and funders’ interactions; and manages multiple team members with varying agendas with respect and professionalism

· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason and professional behavior even when dealing with challenging topics

· Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; and able to multi-task and lead in a fast-paced environment

· Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

· Quality and Quantity of Work – Meets PADS’ and funder quality of work requirements; complies with PAD’s productivity standards; completes work in timely manner while continuously working to improve productivity

Experience

Experience: 3 years, preferably in a similar social service field

Immediate Supervisor:

Director of Development

Directly Supervises: N/A

Hours Worked:

40 hours per week, Monday –Friday

Flexible working environment and hybrid

schedule options are available

8 hours per day between 7:00am and 6:00pm

Job Status:

Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Grant Writing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000