Grants Manager-Pine Castle
Categories Grant Specialist
Expires Mar 28, 2025
Description
The Grants Manager is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the organization and its funders. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support Pine Castle’s goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships and engages in compliance reporting. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting and project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement. The Grants Manager ensures data integrity, facilitates the use of technology to support grantmaking, and provides transparency and accessibility about grants information for staff.
Essential duties and responsibilities
· Research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. · Develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals and applications to foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources. · Collaborate with program staff to gather programmatic data, budgets, and other information needed for proposals and reports. · Manage the grant application and reporting tracker, ensuring timely submissions and adherence to deadlines. · Manage grant funds by ensuring timely spending of funds and completing all required reports by the deadlines. · Track, monitor, and document grant deliverables, outcomes, and compliance with funder requirements. · Maintain accurate records of all grant-related documents, correspondence, and outcomes in the donor database. · Build and maintain relationships with funders, providing updates on the progress and impact of their funding. · Coordinate site visits or meetings with current and potential funders as needed. · Stay informed on trends and best practices in nonprofit grant funding and compliance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding from a variety of sources. · Strong research, writing, and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail. · Knowledge of budgeting, program development, and nonprofit operations. · Familiarity with grant tracking software (e.g., Foundation Search, Grant Hub, etc.). · Ability to manage multiple grants, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a face-paced environment. · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with funders and internal staff.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and a minimum of three (3) years related experience. Non-profit agency experience required. ATTITUDE AND VALUES: · A personal commitment to service others and respect for all persons with any level of ability is essential. · Embracing the mission and vision of Pine Castle and working as an ambassador of the agency in all activities and agency-related roles is of the utmost importance. · Must have ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office environment. · Must be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude and participate in cross-functional team environment. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITLIES: · Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. · Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities and use good judgement in dealing with confidential information.
Salary/Salary Range
$25.47 - $28.57
How to Apply
https://pinecastle.org/careers/