Grants Manager

IMPACT NW GROUP•Portland, OR

About The Position

Grants Manager MANAGEMENT POSITION_X_ or CLIENT SERVICES POSITION ENTRY X SALARY or HOURLY WAGE: $82,399.92-$85,987.00 SALARY EXEMPT_ or NONEXEMPT_X_ PAY LEVEL: FTE: 1.0 At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to: beautiful life, stability and peace. More importantly, it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people. What we seek is for you to share your skill sets - especially if you: Put people first See the beauty in people Promote peace Find a way We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW. JOB SUMMARY: The Grants Manager plays a key role on Impact NW’s Development Team and works closely with staff across the organization to manage all aspects of grant writing and communications including managing the public and private grant writing process from research to submission and tracking, as well as supporting overall development team fundraising efforts as needed. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with persuasive and technical writing, donor relations, and external communications. The candidate will have creativity, flexibility, be a strategic thinker, and be able to work with diverse audiences. In addition, this individual will be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent project management skills, and a demonstrated passion for Impact NW’s mission.

Requirements

5 years' experience in grant management and demonstrated grant writing success with private and public funding sources.
Persuasive and technical writing and editing skills as represented in letters of interest, proposals, and reports.
Excellent communication skills with a variety of funders, foundation staff, and internal staff.
Excellent project management and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Willingness to sign anti-racism statement.
Commitment to work as a team member with Impact NW's diverse community of donors, staff and volunteers
Excellent computer skills required, including the Microsoft Suite and donor databases.
THIS JOB ALSO REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting, and extensive visual involvement.
Ability to efficiently travel to perform duties and other agency related errands.
Moderate, occasional lifting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and cross-cultural knowledge and skills helpful.

Responsibilities

Researches, develops and submits public and private grant proposals, sufficient to reach fundraising goals established by the Board and Development team.
Stewards effective donor relationships and complies with proposal report deadlines.
Utilizes the Raiser’s Edge database to monitor, track, and ensure timely and effective proposal and report submissions.
Works with Impact NW staff to highlight the successful work of the organization through written materials such as grant proposals and reports, publications, and e-communications.
Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with supporters and donors.
Works with the Development Director to produce strategic, persuasive, mission-aligned communication materials as needed.
Manages and implements additional development responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional Self-Care Leave to help you recharge and take care of yourself.
Employer-paid health insurance for employees, plus a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with an employer contribution to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by Impact NW.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free and confidential support for mental health, finances, and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer matching contribution to help you plan for the future.
A positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture where every team member is valued and supported.
We believe that taking care of our people helps us take care of our community.

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