Associate Director of Grants

Agate Housing and Services • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

We're seeking an experienced grants manager who is ready to take on a more strategic role on an advancement team. While still owning all the responsibilities of the grants program, including relationships with funders, this person will play a pivotal and strategic role setting direction of the team and, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the organization . As a member of the External Relations Department, the Associate Director of Grants is responsible for the full range of activities to help meet the organization's funding goals from non-government organizations that require grant applications, including foundations, faith communities, and corporations. Also, a leader of the External Relations team, the Associate Director of Grants supervises the Volunteer Coordinator and Resource Advocate. This person is also a member of the cross-functional Senior Leadership Team, which meets monthly to discuss the overall operations, performance and direction of the organization.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience
• Technical Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications
• Operates well in team environment
• Teamwork is conducted in English
• Meet annual budget goals (numbers established annually)
• Establish annual calendar with an average of 3 planned grant submissions per week
• Meet 100% of grant deadlines
• Track 100% of grant activities in Raiser's Edge database
• At least monthly check-ins with direct reports
• 100% of personnel review activities complete
• Commitment to Agate Housing and Services' values and mission of ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy .
• Commitment to working towards an anti-racist culture both within Agate Housing and Services and the broader community .
• Hold the belief that every household can achieve housing stability .
• Commitment to harm reduction and housing first philosophies .
• Ability to work respectfully with clients, coworkers, and key stakeholders who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion .
• Ability to meet expectations regarding paperwork and documentation through organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and accurately, competency and comfort using technology and computers .

Responsibilities

• Grant Program Management Serve as primary relationship-holder with grant funders, leading stewardship activities and site visits.
• Coordinate, write, and submit funding applications to foundations, faith communities, corporations, and other non-government organizations, ensuring all applications and reports are properly submitted .
• Manage all grant submission and payment calendars and work with the Vice President of External Relations to set annual grant revenue budget.
• Track grants activities and relationship management information in Raiser's Edge database and maintain other files as needed.
• Work with program staff and organization leadership to understand funding needs and develop applications that best reflect the work and needs of the organization.
• Develop strategic approaches to new grant opportunities.
• Regularly prospect for new funding sources.
• Supervise the Volunteer Coordinator and Resource Advocate, ensuring clear accountabilities , performance reviews, and regular check-ins – at least monthly.
• Take responsibility for cascading accountabilities for their work.
• Participate in the Supervisory Team at Agate.
• Be a leader on the External Relations team, helping create annual plans and goals driving growth for Agate through external support.
• Attend team meetings and serve as a model of behavior and work ethic to other team members.
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team of the organization, attending monthly meetings to review department-level results and discuss organization issues and priorities .

Benefits

• 6.15 hours of PTO accrued each pay period (4 weeks with an initial 40 hours upon hire )
• 11 Floating holidays per year (Prorated based on hire date)
• Medica Health Insurance with 8 options including traditional and high-deductible options. Clear Value from $7-103, Park Nicollet Health Partners and Vantage Plus from $48-150, Passport plan from $170-291
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance for employees
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan- with 1.5% employer contribution offered between 6 & 12 months of employment)
• Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed