Grants Manager

The Grants Manager is responsible for all phases of grants development, evaluation, and compliance-including research, pre-award grant writing, the coordination and execution of grant applications, post-award support for grant funded projects and the closing out of grant projects with final budget and report outcomes.


The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform internal review of SOTN's needs, collect and gather program data and narratives, and assess the feasibility of obtaining external funding for both project and program proposals
• Investigate and evaluate local, state, federal, private, foundation, and corporate sources of funds
• Develop and maintain an internal grant application process
• Develop and maintain a management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, and all other pertinent grant and fulfillment requirements
• Ensure best practices and maintain utmost confidentiality by protecting data and information integrity
• Develop and maintain a library of information on funding sources, organizational data and narratives, and key metrics relevant to SOTN's programs and services
• Collaborates with key staff to gather input for all potential funding asks and any required compliance data
• Coordinate, develop, and process grant applications from concept to submission while working closely with the CEAO and key staff throughout all phases
• Manage multiple projects and priorities including research, composition, existing grant management, reporting, and identified special projects
• Continuously cultivate a network of dedicated donors and external stakeholders to ensure financial goals are met and surpassed
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Chief External Affairs Officer

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience grant writing management/nonprofit fundraising
• Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communication, or related field strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in using relevant technology, including Microsoft Office Suite tools, Google Docs, and database systems
• Ability to work with diverse personalities with a team-first mindset
• Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of organizations
• Willing to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Have a valid Tennessee driver's license and meet minimum Tennessee vehicle insurance requirements
• Must pass a criminal background screening

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Acceptance and inclusion are at the very heart of all that we do at Special Olympics Tennessee. We strive to promote unity and create a community where everyone belongs. Special Olympics values, celebrates, and supports all differences, backgrounds, and viewpoints and understands that a focus on greater acceptance and inclusion will enrich our organization and our world.

Special Olympics Tennessee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.