Grant Manager

Job PurposeADVANCES RAWHIDE'S MISSION by developing and executing a comprehensive grants and foundation relations strategy that grows philanthropic revenue, strengthens relationships with institutional funders, and connects funding opportunities to Rawhide's strategic priorities and programs.Essential FunctionsWrites, prepares, and manages grant proposals.Oversees grants strategy and data collection.Cultivates and grows relationships with grant funders.Ensures communication and collaboration on grants across organizational departments.Job ResponsibilitiesDrives grants and foundation fundraising strategyby developing and executing an annual grants strategy exceeding $1 million annually aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals; building and managing a robust pipeline of foundation, corporate, government, and other institutional funding opportunities; identifying opportunities for growth and diversification.Develops compelling funding proposalsby leading the development of high-quality letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, reports, and other funder communications; translating Rawhide's programs, outcomes, and impact into compelling cases for support.Builds and stewards funder relationshipsby developing meaningful relationships with current and prospective funders through intentional communication, meetings, site visits, stewardship, and ongoing engagement; serving as a primary point of contact for foundation and institutional partners.Leads grants management and accountabilityby maintaining an effective grants calendar and tracking system; ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements, documentation, restrictions, and funder commitments are consistently met; monitoring grant performance and pipeline.Partners across Rawhideby working closely with program, finance, marketing, data, and executive leadership to identify funding priorities, gather compelling impact information, develop budgets, and ensure accurate reporting.Contributes to development strategyby participating as an active member of the Development team; contributing to revenue forecasting, donor strategy, campaign planning, and broader fundraising initiatives.Professional Development & Organizational ResponsibilitiesMaintains Professional and Technical Knowledgecompleting required trainings; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.Establishes Personal Networksparticipating in professional societies.Maintains Staff Job Resultstraining and coaching support staff; establishing staff goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback; appraising job results.Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Missioncomplying with the Rawhide standard of conduct; setting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide.Contributes to Team Effortperforming other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor.QualificationsEducation requirement not specified.3 to 5 years of grant writing experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem-solve, and willingness to develop systems to address recurring needs and/or challenges.Ability to assist in creating a unified, accountable, and top-performing Development team.Ability to manage and develop strong donor relationships.Comfortable with technology or willingness to learn new software. #J-18808-Ljbffr