Grants Manager
Job Title:
Grants Manager
Effective Date: 10/2/2024
Reports to:
Vikki Mata
Salary Range: $38.76-4712
Status:
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Regular
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Temporary
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Full-Time
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Part-Time FLSA:
Exempt
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Non-Exempt
ScopeThe Grants Manager leads a grant writing team that oversees public and private grant writing for Chief Seattle Club programs, capital projects, and services. This position is a blend between grant writing (approx. 75% of the job) and managing the workflow for the grants team, tracks the entire portfolio, and supervision. This position will work with program staff to negotiate contracts and conduct reporting. The Grants Manager is a direct report to the Development Director. Responsibilities
- Supervise the full-time grant writer
- Manage workloads between the Grant Writer, Grants Manager, Development Director, and other applicable writers to ensure grants are submitted in a timely manner.
- Develop and manage back-up grant writing resources for the agency such as cross-training with other relevant program staff and developing related process documentation.
- Research, evaluate and track public funding opportunities in each program area.
- Analyze public policy, including trends and emerging issues impacting Chief Seattle Club services and support public funding strategy conversations.
- Track government policies and priorities to identify areas of alignment to Chief Seattle Club’s work.
- Compile, write and edit grant applications in concert with other agency staff and leadership.
- Coordinate grant funding research to ensure comprehensive and strategic development of projects that serve program development.
- Research and collect data to support need statement, objectives and evaluation criteria for proposals.
- Coordinate all applications with partners and Chief Seattle Club staff.
- Develop and maintain alliances with government officials, agency policymakers and other state and local community organizations.
- Prepare related communications for agency committees and Board of Trustees and maintain database on funding source contacts, activity and status.
- Assist program staff with grant follow-up, reporting, and invoicing as needed.
- Oversee all public and private grant writing activities to ensure the highest standards of quality and to meet all funder requirements.
- Develop and maintain key project documents to support all aspects of grant writing workload, including monthly workload reports, grant calendar/tracking, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in research, grant development, and proposal writing, preferably in a government or non-profit agency. Could include writing grants as part of your work as part of program leadership work.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and project management of large, complex projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing programs and writing grants for new funding opportunities related to housing, homelessness, and culturally responsive services.
- Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines for self and others (staff, partners, potential collaborators, et al.).
- Experience working with American Indian, Alaskan Native, and First Nations people and organizations.
- Knowledge of social justice issues and related social policy matters preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, time management and project management skills.
- Experience working with budgeting, data management, research protocol and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Office products and web-based research tools.
- Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Chief Seattle Club is a human services organization working in crisis response settings. It is imperative that all of our staff are accessible to program staff and understand the day-to-day experiences of our members and frontline staff. For this reason, we require all staff to work on-site full time.
Benefits Summary:
Employee benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program
- Public Transportation (ORCA) pass
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Night Shift Differential
- Transparent Pay Schedule
- Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chief Seattle Club is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. It is Chief Seattle Club’s policy not to discriminate against employees and applicants based on race, color, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity. Chief Seattle Club is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
38.76 To 47.12 (CAD) Hourly
