Grant Manager - Non Profit Social Services

Alpert Jewish Family Service - West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - West Palm Beach, FL

About the position

The Grant Manager at Alpert Jewish Family Service is responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, applying for grants, and ensuring compliance for a portfolio of governmental and private grants. This role involves managing existing grants, developing internal reporting systems, and collaborating with various teams to meet the agency's grant revenue goals. The Grant Manager will also engage in grant writing, monitoring, and reporting to support the agency's mission of empowering individuals and families through comprehensive human services.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing grants by tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, and maintaining historical records.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to develop a comprehensive plan with ambitious annual grant revenue goals.
• Monitor and track progress towards grant revenue goals, soliciting and managing grants to ensure goals are met.
• Maintain a grant calendar for all funding requests.
• Develop a strategy for conducting prospect research and soliciting foundations and granting agencies.
• Manage the identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of grant funders.
• Analyze RFPs and additional funding opportunities, and develop, write, and assemble funding applications.
• Work with agency staff to gather information for proposal development, including narrative content and staffing patterns.
• Research mental health and social service-related issues and integrate findings into work products.
• Manage the renewal and re-application process for existing grants to ensure continuing funding.
• Implement and maintain software/systems that support grants management.
• Ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements for all agency grants.
• Prepare written and statistical reports for various audiences.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grants management.
• Strong online research skills and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• High achievement-oriented, creative, and motivated.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and mission-driven environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b)
• Loan forgiveness