Grant Manager

Green and Healthy Homes I•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is a 501(c)3 entity with the mission of breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families. GHHI supports housing, environmental health, and energy efficiency services for families in communities around the country, as well as conducting direct services in Maryland. GHHI’s delivery model is based on its data-driven philosophy that public and private social investments are optimized and social program outcomes are maximized when the energy, health and safety needs of an occupied home are addressed comprehensively, efficiently and simultaneously. The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) seeks a full-time Grant Manager to lead overall grant efforts including grant research, writing, program design and implementation, compliance and reporting. Reporting to the CEO, the Grant Manager will lead fundraising efforts to identify potential support from government agencies, foundations, and corporations to meet the financial and operational needs of the organization. They will work to ensure that the grant process works effectively and efficiently, providing clear communication of proper protocols for approving grants, their specifications, requirements and objectives across all departments of the organization and management.

Requirements

Excellent project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects
Superior organizational skills and an ability to multi-task and balance competing timelines
Strong command over written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Possess sound understanding of the organization's mission and its objectives
Possess substantial knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced cross-functional team
Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
Expertise in Internet research
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
Minimum of three years in development or a similar role requiring organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software
Must have a valid driver license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Managing and supporting grant requirements and implementation for the organization
Develops diversified funding strategy.
Cultivates donor funding and relationships
Develops change management plan for Grant life cycle.
Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process
Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results
Writes and reviews grant applications, proposals, abstracts and letters of inquiry
Researches funding sources and matches relevant sources to current or potential GHHI programs
Review financial plans/budgets with the finance department in accordance with each grant requirement
Communicate with other departments regularly to identify initiatives that may qualify for new funding resources
Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the completion of grant reporting
Coordinate with other departments to develop case studies, data and/or abstracts to include with grant applications
Works on projects simultaneously and manages workflow with other departments to meet multiple deadlines
Maintains and organizes files for all submitted applications
Maintains and organizes files for current and potential funders
Provide writing support for the Communications Department
Provide training to new staff on grants management and reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned