Grants and Foundations Manager

Job Title: Grants and Foundations Manager
Location: Detroit, MI
Hours: Full-Time
 
Who We Are: 
Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities. 
 
Why Work with Us: 
We’re a mission-based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you.  In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including: 
- Competitive salary and benefits 
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
- Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
- A positive and collaborative work environment
- Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!) 
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Human & Pet Bereavement 
- Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
- Relaxed dress code
- Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
- Animal food discount
- Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend
- Sabbatical Policy 
- Uniform Allowance 
- Paid Parental Leave
- Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys 
- Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The Grants and Foundations Manager is responsible for identifying and cultivating a pipeline of funding prospects, preparing and submitting timely, compelling proposals and budgets to foundation, corporate, individual and potential government sources, and tracking and reporting on funded activities. The Grant and Foundations Manager also works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and maintains communications with funders to gain increased support for Michigan Humane programs and general operating needs.

Responsibilities: 
 

• Research and develop a prospect list of grant opportunities to fulfill programmatic and general operating budget needs including organizations whose funding priorities align with Michigan Humane’s mission and programs, with accountability to annual foundation fundraising goals.
• Coordinate and develop grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks and deadlines. Submit requests and reports within funder deadlines.
• Research and collect data and study findings to support grant proposals.
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI’s, grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters, with special attention to spelling, grammar, and style.
• Understand programmatic work through experiences and work closely with operations teams to develop grant requests and budgets.
• Maintain existing grant relationships, following through on reports and communications as required in grant agreements.
• Respond to inquiries from funders strategically and in a timely manner with guidance from leadership.
• Maintain a library of proposals and grant language for all Michigan Humane programs to simplify workflow.
• Work with data management, marketing and finance teams to track program outcomes and gather performance data and information in a timely manner to meet reporting requirements.
• Work closely with finance team to track restricted gifts, ensuring releases are on track to meet grant agreement requirements.
• Maintain grant records in donor database.
• Attend informational meetings on grant opportunities hosted by funders.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including research, preparation of program reports, support for donor visits and tours, and assisting with special events.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in marketing, communications or nonprofit management preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years grant writing and reporting experience with a nonprofit or government agency. 
• Microsoft Office proficiency, Internet and computer software skills are required.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software experience preferred. Experience with grant reporting databases preferred.
• Knowledge of metro Detroit foundations is a plus.

Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!