Senior Grants Specialist

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose? If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience writing proposals and managing grants in the nonprofit sector.
Exceptional organization, multitasking, and follow-through skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Must be able to work independently and to prioritize multiple projects on a timely basis.
Must have proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
Must have valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in social/human services and health fields preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of major private foundation and public funders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support assigned programs by overseeing grant activities for foundation, corporate foundation, as well as county, state and federal funding opportunities.
Collaborate with Catholic Charities program leadership, finance officers, and staff throughout the proposal development process, especially related to program design and outcomes.
Work in partnership with the Data and Strategy department to determine metrics and support the tracking of data.
Pull data from performance improvement dashboards as needed, and coordinate post-award evaluation and reporting.
Maintain ongoing communication with program staff related to financial compliance, limitations, activities and outcomes.
Manage relationships with external funders.
Convene and lead site visits.
Identify, research, and develop relationships with prospective foundation, corporate foundation, and government donors.
Prepare and submit outcome narrative and financial grant reports in a timely manner.
Ensure grant information is maintained in donor files and donor database.