Grants Manager

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio•Macedonia, OH

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About The Position

The Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of grant funding to maximize income from foundations and government grants for the support of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO). This position will develop strategies to increase grant funding and create a plan and timeline for all GSNEO grant solicitations, research new grant opportunities, establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders, write/edit grant proposals, review all grant proposals before submission, generate/manage reporting on the status of grant funding, and other project management. The Director of Grants Management will work closely with other department heads to gather information, refine the grant process, and educate and train other staff. This position will coordinate closely with the other members of the Fund Development team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Marketing/Communications or related field or experience commensurate with degree
Minimum 5 years’ experience of successful research, writing and obtaining grants
Strong human relations skills such as leadership, networking, and relationship building
Project management skills: ability to prioritize the strategic plan of the council and execute into tangible actions
Demonstrated ability to successfully handle conflict resolution at all levels with a variety of people, including external customers
Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Ability to communicate the written and spoken word with tact, diplomacy, and/or authority when necessary
Well disciplined, able to meet deadlines, self-starter
Thorough understanding of local markets
Commitment to inclusiveness
Ability to travel throughout council as needed
Knowledge of basic accounting practices and nonprofit administration

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to increase grant funding.
Create a plan and timeline for all GSNEO grant solicitations.
Research new grant opportunities.
Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders.
Write/edit grant proposals.
Review all grant proposals before submission.
Generate/manage reporting on the status of grant funding.
Perform other project management duties.
Work closely with other department heads to gather information, refine the grant process, and educate and train other staff.
Coordinate closely with the other members of the Fund Development team.