Grants & Research Manager

Location: Potomac Divisional Headquarters – Alexandria, VA Position Type: Regular Full-Time About this opportunity: This position is responsible for researching and identifying government grants, private and corporate foundation opportunities and evaluates appropriateness for the Potomac Division. Develops grant proposals and manages the grant development process to develop funds that will sustain and expand the program and administrative needs; assembles all pertinent grant material packages for final submission; ensures overall accuracy and quality of all grant contract documents leaving the organization; develops and maintains thorough knowledge of The Salvation Army contracts with donors; works with Regional Resource Development Directors, Corps Officers, and the Legal Clerk or local unit staff to coordinate the completion and submission of required follow-up reports, and updates and maintains the grants management database. Key responsibilities: Develops and writes grant proposals for programs/program components for private (i.e., foundations) and public (federal and local government) funding; secures funding for programs/program components throughout the Potomac Division. Develops funding prospects for the Potomac Division; assists corps with research for funding grants, trends, and other information pertinent to the work of The Salvation Army. Research public funding opportunities, as well as appropriate private foundations, for Salvation Army programs; develops local unit or command wide grant proposals; works with Regional Resource Development Directors, Corps Officers, and the Legal Clerk and local unit staff members to prepare, write, coordinate and submit grants proposals. Attends meetings and other community involvements as assigned, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhances its development programs and projects. Develops relationships with the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible. Travels, as needed, to represent The Salvation Army both locally and abroad to support and enhance all development programs and projects. What we are looking for in you: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Journalism, Communications or Marketing or related field, Seven years related work experience and/or training including three years of grant writing experience. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more!   To learn more about The Salvation Army Potomac Division, click here! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period: 10/11/2023 – 10/25/2023 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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