Overview
The Grants Manager (GM) is a key player on our collaborative team, partnering closely with the Development Director, CEO, Director of Finance and multiple program directors to strengthen North Texas families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Guided by our values—Respect, Empathy, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence—we work toward a world where all children are safe and thriving.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grants Manager to lead our grant seeking, writing, and management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, funder outreach, developing and submitting high-quality grant proposals, providing site visits, and managing the grant lifecycle from submission to close-out.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, ability and willingness to work collaboratively, a clear focus on details and logistics, and the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, works well in a team setting and independently, is a self-starter who can take an idea and flesh out the details, and is passionate about our mission to help families in our community be their best.

If this speaks to you, click the link below to apply and join us in making a difference.

https://go.cultureindex.com/p/tw0imeAY44R

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Management focused on crafting decisions that consider every employee’s perspective, health and wellbeing
• A strong, stable, supportive, environment where employees have the opportunity to feel confident, competent, comfortable and valued
• Flexible workplace schedule between office, community, and home depending on work requirements and ability to meet funding goals
• Work/life balance and a focus on self-care
• Collaborative, flexible, innovative atmosphere where creativity is encouraged and new ideas welcome
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Key Responsibilities (this list is not all-inclusive)

Grant Research and Development:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from government, foundation, and corporate sources compatible with agency’s mission, values and programs in support of the organization’s strategic and program goals and coordinate the grant fulfillment processes with an annual fundraising goal including but not limited to $1.4 - $1.9 million
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities
• Collaborate with program staff to develop grant concepts and proposals

Grant Writing and Submission:

• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documents
• Ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines and requirements
• Submit grant proposals in a timely and efficient manner

Grant Management and Reporting:

• Manage the grant lifecycle from submission to close-out
• Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and regulations
• Develop and submit grant reports, including progress reports, financial reports, and final reports

Grant Tracking and Analysis:

• Develop and maintain a grant tracking system to monitor grant submissions, approvals, and reporting deadlines
• Analyze grant data to inform grant seeking strategies and improve grant writing success rates

Collaboration and Communication:

• Network and conduct funder outreach
• Coordinate and provide site visits and meetings with funders
• Collaborate with program staff, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives
• Communicate grant opportunities, deadlines, and requirements to program staff and leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies and partners

Necessary Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in writing, management, and social service preferred
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of successful grant research and written submissions
• Established relationships within the DFW philanthropic landscape preferred
• Proven track record of writing successful grant proposals and managing grants

Necessary Skills

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or related software
• Experience with grant management software and databases preferred

Personal Qualities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management and deadline adherence skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

The Grants Manager offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization while fostering relationships that support our mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. We invite all qualified candidates who are passionate about our mission to begin the application process by clicking the following link. https://go.cultureindex.com/p/tw0imeAY44R

Please also send your cover letter, resume and writing samples by email to tboyce@cultureindex.com.