Grants Manager (Part-time)

Community Hope • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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About The Position

Community Hope is seeking a part-time Grants Manager to support the Director of Development with grants administration, event planning, and fundraising. The role partners with the Development Team to implement grant and fundraising strategic initiatives that contribute to the organization’s viability and sustainability. The position is 24 hours per week. The successful candidate is expected to follow the ethical principles and standards of professional practice adopted by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills, particularly writing and organizational skills.
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge or other compatible fundraising software.
• Conform to the ethical principles and standards of professional practice adopted by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and track data about private foundations, banks, county, state, and federal agencies, and other prospective grant sources, including their requirements, deadlines, funding types and amounts, and funding histories.
• Research prospective funding sources and identify new funding opportunities using resources such as the internet and the Foundation Directory database.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to determine funding needs for agency programs.
• Prepare grant proposals, letters, and reports for funding organizations.
• Assist the Director of Development with preparation for the annual gala, including publications and the event program journal, and support other events as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level