Grants Manager

UMOM New Day Centers•Phoenix, AZ

20h•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Manager is a member of the Philanthropy Team and is a liaison between the agency and its funders. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement. Work in this position is often structured around deadlines and requires effort at a fast pace without sacrificing quality. This position is responsible for submitting a minimum of 90 grants, acquiring 20 new foundation funders, and raising $1,200,000 annually toward the Philanthropy Team's goal of $8.5 million.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Minimum five years of professional experience
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience, as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience required
Proficiency with applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one
Ability to clear the Central Registry Screening from the Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services.
Ability to comply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.
Valid AZ Driver's License and a driving record that falls within UMOM's policy
50/100 level of car insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, Communications, English, or related field
Familiarity and experiencing working with Phoenix, statewide, and national funds is a plus
Knowledge of non-profit/social sector and/or experience working with underserved or disadvantaged populations is a plus
Previous experience with volunteer or donor management software is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Completes grant proposal development and submission-prepares and organizes materials for proposals, submits and monitors grant applications.
Research new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and national level.
Qualifies prospective foundation donors regularly, routinely submitting letters of inquiry to develop a robust pipeline of prospective foundation donors.
Maintains and builds relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level. Works closely with the Director of Philanthropy, Gift Officers, Volunteer and In-Kind Managers for overlap with corporate and corporate foundations funding opportunities.
Drafts proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborates to finalize with program staff, finance, and the Director of Philanthropy.
Submits grant applications via paper or online portals and maintains list of passwords.
Meets with funders and UMOM staff to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements.
Maintains master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence. Ensures all contact information and donor communication is entered in Virtuous in a timely manner.
Maintains library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.
Executes thank you letters and facilitates grant contracts/agreements.
Ensures acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
Maintains grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets - takes responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.
Monitors and maintains funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements.
Tracks progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.
Drafts compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g., blog posts, press releases, Facebook, and Twitter posts) to funders that fully capture programmatic success.
Assembles all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders and investors.
Research statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy.
Other duties as assigned by Leadership and/or executives.