Description

Grants Manager

GEO's Academies, Inc.'s model is a student-centered, content-rich K-12 education model that provides a personalized and competency-based approach to learning necessary to close achievement gaps beginning in elementary schools, ensuring middle school students are on at least high school grade level by the summer before 9th grade, and ultimately preparing low-income students to begin college coursework on college campuses as early as 9th grade. By providing an accelerated pathway to college, beginning in kindergarten, GEO schools hope to break the cycle of poverty that is prevalent in the families and communities of the students we serve. 

GEO Academies Foundation is seeking a skilled Grants Manager to join our team. The Grants Manager will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to various organizations and foundations. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Researches and identifies potential grants opportunities and the criteria to qualify for each
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers
• Collaborates with team members to gather necessary information for grant proposals
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact finding actions and meetings
• Drafts and submits grant proposals to various organizations and foundations according to application requirements
• Ensures grants are submitted timely and within application parameters
• Maintains accurate records of grant submissions and outcomes
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are grants funded
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants
• Stays up-to-date on grant guidelines and requirements
• Communicates with funders as needed
• Performs other duties as needed.

**This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed and this list may be changed at any time**

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for writing and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field
• Proven experience in grant writing and proposal development; 3 years of experience preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with grant databases and online resources
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills