Posted 3 weeks ago

Grants Manager

Company: People's Resource Center
Category: Professional Services

 Hybrid, Wheaton

Type: Full Time

PRC is seeking candidates for the role of Grants Manager. The Grants Manager manages the full range of grant activities to prepare, submit, and track grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources, and some limited government sources. Candidates with experience in a social service organization are preferred.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. PRC offers a generous compensation and benefits package to our benefit eligible employees including Medical insurance – HMO, PPO (90% Employer paid); Dental insurance – PPO (80% Employer paid); Short Term Disability & Life insurance (100% Employer paid); Flexible Spending Account options; Simple IRA retirement plan and 3% company match; 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays.
Some responsibilities are the following:

  • Research, plan, manage and execute PRC’s comprehensive grant and stewardship process, including all research, proposal writing, submission and reporting deadlines, and acknowledgment letters, including but not limited to:
    • Maintain a grant management system that effectively addresses grant due, renewal, and reporting deadlines, and other grant activities.
    • Create strong and compelling written proposals, ensuring effective reflection of PRC’s community-centered programs and elevating the client experience, as well as utilizing program and service data.
    • Ensure all proposals, applications, and reports are accurate, impactful, and submitted on deadline, maintaining detailed and accurate records of all activities in CRM system.
    • Maintain grant compliance including outcome measurement, budgets, and reporting, working in collaboration with Program and Finance staff as needed.
  • Recommend funding opportunities to the VP of Advancement, aligning recommendations with strategic priorities and budget needs.
  • Maintain accurate contact information for foundation prospects and supporters.
  • Provide effective coordination of activities for prospective and current funding organizations, including site visits and prospect/cultivation/stewardship meetings.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with grant partners.
  • Develop strong internal working relationships with program Directors and Managers, seeking regular input from them regarding service activity and new initiatives.
  • Actively engage in ongoing prospect research to identify viable funding opportunities that align with the organization priorities.