Grants Manager

Salary:     $55,000

Residency Requirement:    Primary residence must be in the state of Georgia

Job Summary

The Grants Manager is an important member of Open Hand’s Grants team, which is part of the Development team. This role executes key administrative aspects of the organization’s grant management strategies while consistently researching and writing grants to secure funding for Open Hand’s day-to-day operations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. 

Duties/ Responsibilities

Grants Administration, Writing and Research

• Update and maintain Open Hand's Upcoming Grant Request and Reports System while coordinating workflow across the Grants Team
• Write, submit and manage corporate and private foundation grant opportunities for general operating and programmatic requests
• Identify and research prospective grant opportunities through national grant databases, local funding/nonprofit opportunity newsletter subscriptions, and other sources
• Draft and manage grant language resource documents to accurately reflect the latest programmatic and capital priorities
• Review proposals and applications to ensure accuracy and quality
• Track all grant proposal and application strategies, contact information, interactions, and submission activity via CRM software and an Excel spreadsheet 
• Create and manage agendas for the Grant Writer’s and Grants & Programs standing meetings
• Create and distribute monthly grant reports tracking status of current applications
• Attend or lead grant-related site visits, funding partner conferences, webinars, and meetings

Development

• Support during and after fundraising events on and offsite which occasionally may fall outside of regular business hours
• Assist with Development stewardship activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Impeccable time management skills.
• Ability to think critically and be flexible with workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Planner and SharePoint.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage work to meet required deadlines.
• Grammatical knowledge and attention to detail/accuracy in reviewing proposals and applications.
• Proficiency in using CRM software for tracking and managing grant-related activities.
• Strong research skills, with an eye for identifying new mission aligned funding opportunities through various databases and resources.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders of varying lived and professional experience.
• Commitment to professional development and improving grant writing skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement in all aspects of the position.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Background in English composition, journalism or related experience.
• 3 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Experience coordinating and leading team meetings and workflow assignments.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Experience in CRM software is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit at a computer, answer the telephone, use hands and arms to write, file, and perform other office duties.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand for long periods, and lift and/or move 30 pounds.

Drug Free Workplace

Open Hand is a drug free and substance abuse free work environment. All candidates hired are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing may be conducted by an external, neutral tester on all employees.  Any perceived use of drugs or reporting to work under the influence of alcohol may be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Equal Opportunity 

Open Hand is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Open Hand complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.