Grants Manager

Position Summary:

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Grants Manager manages pre-award and post-award activities for a diverse portfolio of grants. This position is responsible for researching potential funders and identifying grant opportunities that align with Habitat’s programs, services, and new initiatives. This position works collaboratively across teams to craft compelling, clear, and accurate written materials for grant proposals and reports in keeping with each funder’s guidelines and deadlines. This position ensures we maintain compliance in accordance with grant agreements and terms, submitting reports and documents as required by funders. This position is responsible for achieving the annual monetary goals set for funding generated through grants to support Habitat’s mission.

Core Responsibilities:

• Initiates and writes persuasive, error-free grant applications and proposals. Works with Habitat staff to develop and finalize proposals.
• Pursues grant opportunities that support funding priorities of Habitat, including from an existing base of grantors.
• Conducts research and identifies potential funding from grantors, including private, corporate, and government sources whose stated interests, guidelines, and funding patterns align with the strategic vision and priorities of Habitat.
• Compiles data, writes and submits all grant reports in coordination with other departments.
• Maintains proposal and reporting calendar to effectively meet all deadlines, including stewardship and reporting requirements established by funders and Habitat for Humanity International.
• Ensures we maintain compliance with grant requirements and conditions, including those required by government sources such as City of Des Moines and Iowa Finance Authority.
• Works with program staff to ensure grant funds are expended according to grant contract requirements and deadlines.
• Reviews grant requirements, develops grant compliance procedures, and communicates grant requirements with program staff.
• Engages the CEO of Habitat and other staff in the cultivation and solicitation of key grantors, as appropriate.
• Maintains internal directory with new research, papers, and statistics that strengthen Habitat's case and support storytelling.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date information about grantors in Salesforce database.
• Maintains dashboard with current organizational data used often in grants.
• Maintains internal directory with new research, papers and statistics that strengthen Habitat's case and support storytelling.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required or as assigned.