Grants Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. Identify funding sources whose priorities align with the various programs, project, and capital needs of Safe Harbor.
2. Write, edit, format, and successfully submit grant proposals (corporate, foundation, and government).
3. Monitor grant status. Work directly with Director of Development and Executive Director to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
4. Work with Data Manager to oversee completion of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual programmatic reports to satisfy grant funder requirements.
5. Alongside Director of Development, cultivate relationships with grant funders to build ongoing support of and investment in Safe Harbor.
6. Create and maintain a comprehensive grant activity calendar to outline submission and reporting deadlines (corporate, foundation and government) including internal deadlines for staff contribution to reporting and application process.
7. Maintain a repository of grant related narratives that can be edited to fulfill grant requests.
8. Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Development, Program Director, Director of Shelter Operations, and Director of Finance to assess agency funding needs and priorities.
9. Maintain confidentiality with financial data and information
10. Attend development events to engage with grant funders. Occasional evening and weekend events.
11. To assume such other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
2. Understanding of human services nonprofit sector preferred
3. 3-5 years of experience in grants management
4. Knowledge of local, state and regional funding sources
5. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
7. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
8. Ability to relate to individuals involved in the grant making process in a professional manner.
9. Experience in developing or working with statistical databases. Apricot and Bloomerang preferred.
10. Ability to manage confidential materials in an appropriate manner.