Grants Manager

Chicago Youth Centers•Chicago, IL

32d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Manager is responsible for supporting CYC’s mission and helping us reach our fundraising goals by strategically managing institutional relationships, researching new funding opportunities, and developing compelling proposals and reports for private, corporate, and government funders whose focus areas align with CYC’s mission and organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 2-3 years of non-profit work experience, including at least 1–2 years in grant writing and management
Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as needed
Comfortable with a hybrid work environment that is remote, in-office, and in-community
Strong attention to detail, hyper-organized, proactive planner, ability to manage multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely manner
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, collaborative mindset, diplomatic, strong verbal and written communicator
Deadline-driven, self-motivated and an enthusiastic approach to one’s work
Knowledge of Chicago institutional funders; research tools and tactics
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Able to process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
A passion for youth development and a desire to help Chicago Youth Centers grow

Nice To Haves

experience working with diverse populations preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for writing, proofing, editing, and submitting well-written letters of inquiry and proposals to private, corporate and government funders; able to connect the dots to answer grant application questions strategically
Responsible for meeting with funders to discuss proposals prior to submission to ensure success
Maintain a comprehensive annual calendar for more than 60 funders, tracking grant opportunities, LOIs, proposals, and reporting deadlines to ensure timely and accurate submissions
Coordinate with finance and program teams in creation of corresponding budgets
Adhere to LOI and grant application guidelines and industry best practices
Track grant metrics and key performance indicators in collaboration with the Continuous Quality Improvement team, ensuring data is collected and measured accurately for each submission deadline
Manage portfolio of private, corporate and government grantors and prospects; maintain donor records in database, track proposals, touchpoints, and follow-up actions
Oversee all communication with grantors and collaborate with CYC leadership to strategically manage relationships through timely acknowledgments, stewardship, and cultivation
Responsible for using CYC donor database, wealth screening software, and other resources to identify new private, corporate and government funding opportunities that align with CYC’s mission and organizational needs
Manage grant software, Instrumentl, including cross-team training as necessary and staying up-to-date with ongoing technology enhancements to maximize value