Grant Manager - Nonprofit

Legal Aid Society Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

10h•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a Grant Manager to join its Development Team. This is an in-person position based in the organization’s downtown Cincinnati office. The Grant Manager tracks philanthropic and government grants, drafts grant narratives, monitors deadlines, and coordinates with program managers and finance staff. Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is Southwest Ohio’s largest nonprofit law firm. Its mission is to reduce poverty and ensure family stability through effective legal assistance. The organization represents clients in matters including eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence and divorce, unsafe housing, Medicaid and other health and income benefits, employment barriers, and school problems. It receives funding from multiple government and philanthropic sources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, liberal arts, or a related field.
At least three years of successful grant writing and grant management experience.
Experience building and stewarding relationships with foundation, corporate, and/or government funders.
Ability to interpret funder guidelines, regulations, and financial information and communicate requirements clearly.
Exceptional attention to detail, effective project management skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong persuasive and technical writing, editing, research, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor information for varied audiences.
Knowledge of outcome measurement, evaluation planning, and impact reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Experience with Donor Perfect or comparable donor management systems.