Grants & Development Manager

Position Summary:

The Grants and Development Manager implements the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center’s (IWC) grant and development plans to increase revenue and visibility and further the mission of the organization. In close collaboration with the Executive Director, identifies and applies for state, federal and private grants to further the mission of the organization. This position focuses on grant writing while managing/supporting agency fundraising and development. The Manager works with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to cultivate funder and donor relationships and develop diverse funding sources to sustain new and existing programs. With the Leadership Team and program staff, they work to integrate new funding streams and reporting requirements into the organization.

Responsibilities:

Grant Development, Writing, and Management

• Research regional and national philanthropic foundations as part of an annual foundation grant strategy.
• Conduct outreach and deeper investigation into viable foundations, prioritize targets, and develop a calendar of grant deadlines.
• Work with the Executive Director, Deputy Director and Program Directors to prioritize grant-seeking to meet organization needs, expand programs, and increase revenue.
• Write and edit federal and state grants and contracts and ensure timely submission; in conjunction with Directors, ensure compliance with all requirements once awarded.
• Research, write, and submit letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations.
• Maintain organization monthly and annual schedules for grant applications, reports, and renewals.

Fundraising and Development

• Create, update, participate in, and support execution of the agency development strategy and annual fundraising to increase revenue, including grants, publicity, special events, annual fund, capital campaigns, etc.
• Cultivate, engage, and maintain ongoing relationships with supporters, major donors, foundations, government agencies, municipalities, and corporations.
• Coordinate with the Communication Director about the implementation of public relations, marketing, and fundraising plans (e.g. direct donor appeals, events, donor acknowledgements/mailing list, newsletters and other online or print communications, branded materials, etc.) to secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and businesses.

Community Relations and Administrative Management

• Support the Executive Director in presentations, tours, speaking engagements, networking groups, and community events as needed related to fundraising.
• Interact with staff, youth/clients, donors, volunteers, and the public in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner; models respect and encourage a culture of philanthropy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information.
• Uses program data, staff/youth interviews, and real-life examples to tell the story of agency’s impact and results for publicity, quality assurance, grants, and reporting.
• Utilize grants and fundraising data to monitor and report on requests/campaigns and results.
• Work closely with the Finance Director in preparation of department budgets and tracking expenditures within budget.
• Participate in administrative, management, and/or Board committee meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Related Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Five years’ experience with increasing responsibility for grant writing and development in a non-profit may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Training in nonprofit and/or public grant writing required. Experience/training in nonprofit grants management, program development, social services grant reporting, fundraising, or other relevant skills preferred.

Specialized Skills:

Excellent writing and editing skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and engage/influence others via grant proposals, phone, email, and in person. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as a team. Excellent Windows-based computer, word processing, formatting, PDF, and web research skills required. Qualified candidates will have an exceptional eye for detail and strategic thinking.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time (typically 32 hours/week) position, with most work to be performed onsite with option of some days remote during normal business hours.