Grant Manager

Mission Statement To provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families. Position Summary Work strategically with the Director of Advancement to steward Foundations and other grant-making organizations and secure critical funds for Small Steps’ operating budget. Contribute to the overall goals of the Small Steps Development department, including any strategic efforts that help Small Steps reach their financial goals. Work Schedule 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours are required. (As an exempt employee, one can reasonably expect to work more than the core hours stated.) This position has the ability to work from home one day a week. (Attending 7:45 a.m. staff devotional at least once a week is expected.) To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Function Statement(s) Grants Management Manage the grant submissions calendar, including submitting timely, complete, and persuasive grants to donors and preparing required foundation reports. Collect, organize, and track data and research as needed for grant proposals, reports, and longitudinal studies. Lead both the annual short-term outcomes analysis and the more sporadic longitudinal studies, including updating and maintaining the Outcomes Dashboard. Work with the Director of Advancement to develop a strategy to meet the grants portion of the annual Small Steps’ operating budget. Prepare the Director of Advancement and Executive Director for site visits and for the solicitation of funds from grantors. Steward Foundations and other grant funders. Other Serve as a representative of Small Steps on tours, at tabling events, or other events as needed. Perform donor research both independently and in collaboration with the Development staff and enhance the database by entering and updating pertinent information regarding donors and constituents related to stewardship. Contribute to the overall efforts of the Development team with a spirit of collaboration. Provide program support as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Teamwork – Ability to work in a team.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required Experience: 3-5 years of grant writing or written communications experience required. Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Experience with Social Solutions Apricot, a plus but not required Other: Preschool Environment: This position will office at our preschool located at 2902 Jensen Drive in the Fifth Ward of Houston. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Against Human Trafficking