Manager of Grants

Housing Forward•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Housing Forward is seeking a Manager of Grants to join our efforts to end homelessness. The Manager of Grants is responsible for leading the organization's institutional fundraising efforts related to foundations and grant management, including identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling grant proposals, managing grant compliance, and stewarding relationships with foundation, corporate, and other funders. This position works collaboratively across departments to gather program data, assist in development of funding strategies, and ensure timely reporting and compliance. With oversight from the Vice President of Development, this role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to help maintain and grow our foundation revenue.

Requirements

2 to 6 years of experience in a grant writing role in fundraising/philanthropy in a nonprofit, educational, or public service environment or related field
Expertise in the development and implementation of comprehensive annual foundation plan
Proven track record of securing significant gifts and meeting and exceeding fundraising goals in a mission-driven organization
Commitment to upholding Housing Forward’s Organizational values of Teamwork, Equity, Servant Leadership, and Flexibility
Must have reliable transportation, valid state-issued driver’s license, and car insurance.
Must be flexible to work at different sites as scheduled.
Limited requirements must be able to maintain files and lift objects that weigh up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Strong Relationship Management Skills: Ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to provide long term strategic direction and creative thinking to further the community’s mission through fundraising and grants management.
Adaptability and Agility: Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment with demonstrated ability to respond effectively to shifting and evolving fundraising priorities.
Project Management and Action Oriented: An implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives, successfully organizing project work, ensuring tasks are completed on time, and managing risks.
Written & Verbal Communication: Ability to create exceptional written content and present complex information in a clear, compelling and concise manner.
Annual Foundation Management and Tracking: Proven ability to write compelling grant applications, case statements, major gift and sponsorship proposals, and other documents to support ongoing fundraising activities. Track timely submission of all grants and reports related to the grants.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing Housing Forward’s current and future fundraising strategy to further communitywide goals for reducing homelessness
Set and meet annual revenue goals for foundations by providing strategic leadership over the development and execution of a comprehensive foundation plan with clear targets, objectives, and action tactics through various giving channels
Generate revenue by identifying, researching, soliciting, cultivating, and stewarding existing foundation donors and new prospects; deepen engagements with existing foundations to retain and upgrade their financial commitment
Develop and facilitate the annual grants plan including solicitations and necessary reporting
Analyze and report on fundraising activities, metrics, and impact for foundation support
Assist with administrative duties related to implementing donor recognition and stewardship plan, including event invitations, personalized outreach, timely reporting, acknowledgement, and correspondence
Serve as a powerful ambassador for the work of Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition; work with the Vice President of Development to draw on connections with local leaders and the funding community to further the communitywide goals and mission
Maintain donor management database used to track contributions and communications with donors
Write grant applications, case statements, major gift and sponsorship proposals, and other documents to support ongoing fundraising activities
Stay current on trends and best practices in fundraising and development
Other duties as assigned