Grants Manager

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry•Cleveland, OH

17h•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community. Position Summary The Grants Manager coordinates grant proposals and other documentation through all stages of the proposal development process; from prospecting to submission, tracking and follow-up reporting. This includes primary responsibility an annual portfolio of 40-50 grants with various foundations, and corporations, and non-government contract funders. Some of the duties include: Develop a deep understanding of LMM’s mission, services, and strategic initiatives Write, review, and edit the content of proposals and reports in advance of submission Collaborate with program and financial leadership teams for proposal content development Conduct prospect research and identify key constituents within corporations, foundations, and other funding entities; build awareness of LMM programs and services during prospecting Develop and manage detailed grant reports, calendars, performance tracking, and outcomes from submission to reporting, to ensure requirements are met Serve as the administrative point of contact for fund development activities that support corporate and foundation stewardship Enter funder information, status updates and other information into the department CRM system Ensure the grant/proposal content addresses all funder requirements, questions, and data requests Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events Create and maintain funder files, develop contact reports/notes, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation Coordinate meetings with funders and appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication, English, public relations or related field.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in grant proposal writing and working in CRM systems.
The candidate must have working knowledge of fundraising and resource development practices, and experience in a nonprofit or human service setting.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of LMM’s mission, services, and strategic initiatives
Write, review, and edit the content of proposals and reports in advance of submission
Collaborate with program and financial leadership teams for proposal content development
Conduct prospect research and identify key constituents within corporations, foundations, and other funding entities; build awareness of LMM programs and services during prospecting
Develop and manage detailed grant reports, calendars, performance tracking, and outcomes from submission to reporting, to ensure requirements are met
Serve as the administrative point of contact for fund development activities that support corporate and foundation stewardship
Enter funder information, status updates and other information into the department CRM system
Ensure the grant/proposal content addresses all funder requirements, questions, and data requests
Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events
Create and maintain funder files, develop contact reports/notes, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation
Coordinate meetings with funders and appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team
Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events