Grants Manager

Job Description

Job Description

In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of Michigan licensing, contracts, funding, and COA standards; the Grants Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing funding opportunities that strengthen Vista Maria’s financial sustainability. This position develops and implements grant strategies, researches prospective funding sources, prepares grant proposals and supporting documentation, ensures compliance with grant requirements, and coordinates and leads grant application and reporting activities in collaboration with program and finance department staff.

TASKS OF THE POSITION

• Collaborate with members of Vista Maria’s Strategic Leadership Team to research grant opportunities that align with Vista Maria’s key strategic initiatives and programs.

• Develop and write letters of inquiry, concept notes and grant proposals including budget narrative and justifications.

• Coordinate with program and finance staff to gather relevant programmatic and financial information

needed to draft high-quality grant applications and program reports.

• Prepare reports demonstrating the grant’s impact, successes and challenges for funders as required by

grant agreements and contracts.

• Assist in establishing new and deepening relationships with key foundations, corporations, and board members as appropriate.

• Contribute to donor-centered publications, including quarterly newsletter, grant acknowledgment letters, and other communications with foundations, corporations or individual donors.

• Coordinate grant schedule for writing proposals, reports, and circulate to the Director of Fund Development and other appropriate staff.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with funded programs including maintaining detailed records of

all applications and reports

• Draft agency support letters as needed.

• Gather relevant statistics, impact evaluation data, and performance indicators to inform funders.

• Works cooperatively and in collaboration with agency employees from other departments.

• Meets all assigned task deadlines with efficiency and is attentive to details.

• Demonstrate personal integrity and professional demeanor in accordance with the ethics of the agency

and profession.

• Stays informed of current practice developments, grant-making trends, and federal, state, county, and local funding opportunities; proactively researches and identifies potential grant opportunities; and uses educational and training opportunities to ensure continual professional competence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.

• Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment.

• Experience in persuasive and proposal writing is preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Publisher and advanced Abode preferred.

• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data.

• Ability to work under occasional last-minute deadlines.

• Flexible, team-oriented, and driven to achieve goals.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION / TRAINING)

Minimum Required

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field or the equivalent in experience.

• 5+ years of professional grant writing experience including federal, state and local grants.

• Valid driver’s license without relevant restrictions.

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Company Description

We foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable individuals and their families believe in their worth, heal and build the skills for success.