Reports to: CFO
Status: Exempt
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Annually
Position Summary:
The Grants & Development Manager will be instrumental in the extraordinary growth of the industry
recognized workforce development nonprofit by creating resources with establishing a portfolio of
grants and contracts. The Manager will serve as an inter-departmental liaison responsible for closely
collaborating with program staff and agency leadership. The role will be responsible for all
communications and development activities related to the organization. The Grants & Development
Manager will report to the fractional CFO, as a member of the Management Team and will collaborate
with program staff to establish and track meaningful goals, produce outcome reports in a timely
manner as required by various sponsors.
General Responsibilities:
The Grants & Development Manager acts as a project manager to oversee and manage the life cycle of
grants and contracts by performing a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:

• Maximize public awareness of the mission and the work of MIWRC.
• Create a collaborative grant and contract management process that involves all functional areas

(Finance, HR, Programs) in grant/contract preparation, orientation, billing, report preparation,
and compliance reviews to meet donor requirements and increase understanding of contractual
obligations.

• Collaborate with staff on grant preparation and reporting, including budget development,

• Develop, implement, and maintain a billing process that ensures accurate and timely

• Establish and maintain financial tracking processes, worksheets, and reports. Partner with

• Provide support to CFO for budget development and financial forecasting.
• Coordinate with Advancement, Finance and Program staff to prepare for successful site visits

funding sources that support MIWRC’s mission.

Revised 1/21/2024.

• Develop and provide leadership to annual giving programs, direct mail, matching gifts,

• Lead efforts and assist the CFO in private and corporate foundation giving through research,

• Include CFO in appropriate donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Participate in Board meetings, staff retreats, and Community Listening Sessions hosted by

across social media, print, web, and email channels. Enhance and maintain positive media
relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or 3-5 years of progressive work

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience successfully managing Grant Management programs.
• Financial acumen with the ability to develop and monitor budgets and financial reporting.
• Capability to assess situations and make clear decisions in the best interests of the organization.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including speech writing and
• public speaking.
• Strong active listening skills and ability to articulate alignment of organization mission with

software, as well as Microsoft Office 365.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! To apply for this position, please email
a resume and cover letter to mmoss@miwrc.org. In your email, please note where you saw this
position. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE
CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
MIWRC is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The
MIWRC provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability status, public assistance
status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other status
protected by law.
Revised 1/21/2024.