Grants Manager

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY•Albany, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Grants Manager. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build communities, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of our Albany Office. The Grants Manager will lead and support LASNNY's grant-related initiatives. This role works collaboratively with various stakeholders to identify, collect, and analyze data from multiple sources to ensure the successful submission of grant applications and the timely completion of reports for LASNNY's diverse funding portfolio. Additionally, the Grants Manager will serve as an administrator for Legal Server, LASNNY's case management and data reporting system. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, intellectually curious, and a self-starter. They will bring strong project management expertise, experience with case management or database reporting, exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (e.g., Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration).
Five or more years of experience in grants management, grant administration, nonprofit operations, compliance, data management, or a related field.
Experience coordinating grant applications and reports, preferably for government, foundation, or legal services funders.
Experience working with databases or case management systems; LegalServer experience preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
High level of experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and using Teams collaboratively, as well as the ability to learn and administer software systems.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships and work effectively with staff, funders, and community partners.
Collaborative, team-oriented work style with ability to work independently.
Commitment to LASNNY's missions and values.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience working for civil legal services or related human services not for profits.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the grant application and reporting process by identifying requirements, assigning responsibilities, and managing the collection, organization, and submission of information from multiple stakeholders and data systems.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data included in grant proposals, reports, and other funder-required submissions.
Maintain a comprehensive database of current grants and submissions, grant applications and outcomes, and grant opportunities.
Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, community partners, funding agencies, and grantor representatives.
Serve as a system administrator for LASNNY's case management system, LegalServer, including user support, system configuration, and maintenance.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve data collection, reporting processes, grant administration practices, and operational efficiency.
Regularly evaluate organizational needs and system functionality to ensure Legal Server is effectively maintained, supports staff workflows, and captures all data for grant compliance and reporting.