{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1a71e8bb8d58ce229dcc4f21","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a71e8bb8d58ce229dcc4f21","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a71e8bb8d58ce229dcc4f21","title":"Manager, Grants","description":"POSITION SUMMARY:\n\nProject Open Hand (POH) has been delivering meals with love to the critically ill and elderly for 35 years. Currently we raise revenue from the private sector and the government through contracts, events, direct mail, corporate and foundation grants and major donor efforts.\n\nThe primary role of the Manager, Grants is to lead the management of Project Open Hand's corporate, foundation and government relationship portfolio for purposes of maximizing the philanthropic investment of these constituencies. The Grants Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of strategies leading to significantly increased exposure, engagement and fundraising success from these constituencies. The geographic focus is mainly on the San Francisco Bay Area institutional giving environment, but as the organization evolves, this focus will encompass a greater national reach. The Grants Manager works collaboratively with POH's individual giving and event teams to effectively manage and maximize a wide community of supporters. The Grants Manager reports to the Vice President, Fund Development & Community Affairs and will oversee all development functions as they pertain to managing a portfolio of institutional prospects and will be an important internal and external voice in promoting a culture of philanthropy.\n\nThe position will assist in developing and implementing strategies for:\n\nAttracting new relationships and increased levels of commitment from assigned constituents.\nSupporting the stewardship of current donors including the fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.\nMaintaining the grants calendar for annual operating and project specific efforts.\nLeading efforts to discover, identify, understand and match the needs of POH with the goals of the various foundations, corporations and government entities.\nInitiate opportunities for Board members and high-level staff members to interact with current and prospective constituents.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\nBachelor's degree in a related field such as communications, journalism or equivalent relevant experience.\n5+ years' Development experience including one or more areas of interest: Healthcare, HIV/AIDS, Seniors/Aging, and Nutrition.\nExperience in foundation, corporate and government grant seeking, particularly in the Northern California.\nFamiliarity with project management and tools.\nExperience in budget preparation, analysis and monitoring.\nFacility with Microsoft Office applications with significant experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook and ability to learn other applications as required.\nProven writing and editing skills in a range of formats and voices; outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills.\nLeadership qualities of presence, confidence, judgment, and integrity are required to command the respect and response of colleagues, senior executive personnel and external partners.\nMust be able to synthesize complex ideas and activities into coherent and compelling narratives.\nAbility to understand and comply with all gift acceptance policies and procedures. Ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals.\nDetail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.\nCurious and energetic self-starter who willingly takes direction when required.\nAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with care.\nStrong public service ethic.\n\nPage Break\n\nQUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:\nKnowledge of health promotion programming or experience in similar nonprofit fields.\nFamiliarity with fundraising and CRM software, including Salesforce, and Instrumentl.\nFamiliarity with social media functions and concepts.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nBuild institutional support for POH by:\n\nWriting compelling letters of inquiry, developing, writing and submitting competitive proposals in a timely manner.\nManaging Grants Associates, Grant Writing Consultants, Interns and Volunteers that contribute to achievement of grant relationship goals and objectives. .\nManaging financial resources available to the grants area of the Development Department.\nDevelop grant funding strategies and solicitation plans with Executive leadership.\nConduct ongoing prospect research and funder landscape analysis.\nTrack grant outcomes and portfolio performance to support future fundraising strategy.\nPreparing and leading briefing meetings, ensuring all players are knowledgeable with donor relationship and aligned with moves management strategies.\nCommunicating effectively and building productive working relationships with program leaders across the organization, including Wellness, Seniors & Aging, Grocery/Nutrition Centers, and Outreach to develop proposals and fulfill grant requirements.\nMonitoring secured grants to ensure successful implementation, and outcomes-based reporting on grant-funded activities and to steward relationships.\nWorking with DA and seeking cause-related marketing and branding opportunities for in-kind gifts, gifts of assets or other contributions.\nManaging the operational procedures of the Grant Program in collaboration with Development Database Administrator, includes: overseeing financial and gift processing systems, implementing recognition agreements and maintaining records of donor contacts in database systems.\nMonitoring media and funding trends related to corporate, foundation and government sectors.\nContributing to overall Development Department efforts.\nRepresenting POH at industry events and formal and informal donor gatherings as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nJOB COMPETENCIES/SUCCESS FACTORS:\nA Team player: Demonstrates cooperative spirit, respects professional boundaries and is successful at sharing responsibilities with others\nSelf-Led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed\nSensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issues\nCustomer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issues\nPoised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situations\nEthical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality\nKnowledgeable: Understands facets of job, keeps job knowledge current\nWell organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well\nStrong communicator: excellent verbal and written communication skills\nTechnical savvy: Skilled with computers, proficient with function appropriate technology, learns quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance with the interest and ability to learn new technology\nLeadership I: Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner and is able to identify projects or work needed for future completion. Anticipates needs before they are assigned. Recognizes themselves as a departmental or function representative\n\nPage Break\n\nLeadership II: Is abreast of current projects and actively planning for the future. Leads and gains results through others through example, communication, delegation, and accountability. Is a representative of POH internally and externally\nResults-Driven: Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement\nProfessional Communicator: Excellent public speaking, written and verbal communication skills\nAudience Engagement: Ability to effectively engage with target audiences\nProject Manager: Monitors status of projects, understands project details, holds project owners accountable, delivers clear and accurate feedback\nDetail oriented: Meticulous and thorough when entering, reviewing and providing information\nStaff Management: Delegates well, defines and enforces responsibilities and motivates staff to progress and succeed\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\n\nPhysical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\n\nWork environment: The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud. The temperature in the work environment will range from cold to warm. 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Currently we raise revenue from the private sector and the government through contracts, events, direct mail, corporate and foundation grants and major donor efforts.\n\nThe primary role of the Manager, Grants is to lead the management of Project Open Hand's corporate, foundation and government relationship portfolio for purposes of maximizing the philanthropic investment of these constituencies. The Grants Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of strategies leading to significantly increased exposure, engagement and fundraising success from these constituencies. The geographic focus is mainly on the San Francisco Bay Area institutional giving environment, but as the organization evolves, this focus will encompass a greater national reach. The Grants Manager works collaboratively with POH's individual giving and event teams to effectively manage and maximize a wide community of supporters. The Grants Manager reports to the Vice President, Fund Development & Community Affairs and will oversee all development functions as they pertain to managing a portfolio of institutional prospects and will be an important internal and external voice in promoting a culture of philanthropy.\n\nThe position will assist in developing and implementing strategies for:\n\nAttracting new relationships and increased levels of commitment from assigned constituents.\nSupporting the stewardship of current donors including the fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.\nMaintaining the grants calendar for annual operating and project specific efforts.\nLeading efforts to discover, identify, understand and match the needs of POH with the goals of the various foundations, corporations and government entities.\nInitiate opportunities for Board members and high-level staff members to interact with current and prospective constituents.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\nBachelor's degree in a related field such as communications, journalism or equivalent relevant experience.\n5+ years' Development experience including one or more areas of interest: Healthcare, HIV/AIDS, Seniors/Aging, and Nutrition.\nExperience in foundation, corporate and government grant seeking, particularly in the Northern California.\nFamiliarity with project management and tools.\nExperience in budget preparation, analysis and monitoring.\nFacility with Microsoft Office applications with significant experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook and ability to learn other applications as required.\nProven writing and editing skills in a range of formats and voices; outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills.\nLeadership qualities of presence, confidence, judgment, and integrity are required to command the respect and response of colleagues, senior executive personnel and external partners.\nMust be able to synthesize complex ideas and activities into coherent and compelling narratives.\nAbility to understand and comply with all gift acceptance policies and procedures. Ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals.\nDetail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.\nCurious and energetic self-starter who willingly takes direction when required.\nAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with care.\nStrong public service ethic.\n\nPage Break\n\nQUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:\nKnowledge of health promotion programming or experience in similar nonprofit fields.\nFamiliarity with fundraising and CRM software, including Salesforce, and Instrumentl.\nFamiliarity with social media functions and concepts.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nBuild institutional support for POH by:\n\nWriting compelling letters of inquiry, developing, writing and submitting competitive proposals in a timely manner.\nManaging Grants Associates, Grant Writing Consultants, Interns and Volunteers that contribute to achievement of grant relationship goals and objectives. .\nManaging financial resources available to the grants area of the Development Department.\nDevelop grant funding strategies and solicitation plans with Executive leadership.\nConduct ongoing prospect research and funder landscape analysis.\nTrack grant outcomes and portfolio performance to support future fundraising strategy.\nPreparing and leading briefing meetings, ensuring all players are knowledgeable with donor relationship and aligned with moves management strategies.\nCommunicating effectively and building productive working relationships with program leaders across the organization, including Wellness, Seniors & Aging, Grocery/Nutrition Centers, and Outreach to develop proposals and fulfill grant requirements.\nMonitoring secured grants to ensure successful implementation, and outcomes-based reporting on grant-funded activities and to steward relationships.\nWorking with DA and seeking cause-related marketing and branding opportunities for in-kind gifts, gifts of assets or other contributions.\nManaging the operational procedures of the Grant Program in collaboration with Development Database Administrator, includes: overseeing financial and gift processing systems, implementing recognition agreements and maintaining records of donor contacts in database systems.\nMonitoring media and funding trends related to corporate, foundation and government sectors.\nContributing to overall Development Department efforts.\nRepresenting POH at industry events and formal and informal donor gatherings as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nJOB COMPETENCIES/SUCCESS FACTORS:\nA Team player: Demonstrates cooperative spirit, respects professional boundaries and is successful at sharing responsibilities with others\nSelf-Led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed\nSensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issues\nCustomer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issues\nPoised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situations\nEthical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality\nKnowledgeable: Understands facets of job, keeps job knowledge current\nWell organized: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well\nStrong communicator: excellent verbal and written communication skills\nTechnical savvy: Skilled with computers, proficient with function appropriate technology, learns quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance with the interest and ability to learn new technology\nLeadership I: Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner and is able to identify projects or work needed for future completion. Anticipates needs before they are assigned. Recognizes themselves as a departmental or function representative\n\nPage Break\n\nLeadership II: Is abreast of current projects and actively planning for the future. Leads and gains results through others through example, communication, delegation, and accountability. Is a representative of POH internally and externally\nResults-Driven: Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement\nProfessional Communicator: Excellent public speaking, written and verbal communication skills\nAudience Engagement: Ability to effectively engage with target audiences\nProject Manager: Monitors status of projects, understands project details, holds project owners accountable, delivers clear and accurate feedback\nDetail oriented: Meticulous and thorough when entering, reviewing and providing information\nStaff Management: Delegates well, defines and enforces responsibilities and motivates staff to progress and succeed\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\n\nPhysical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\n\nWork environment: The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud. The temperature in the work environment will range from cold to warm. 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