Grants Manager

Overview

SkillUp Coalition is a nonprofit that helps individuals secure high-opportunity employment. We focus on non-degree career pathways that provide livable wages and support the job-seeker from start to finish.

Description

SkillUp Coalition seeks a dynamic, adaptable, highly organized, and detail-oriented Grants Manager to join our vibrant, growing, technology-driven organization. The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing grants post-award and supporting the research, preparation, and submission of grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and corporations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant writing principles, skills in project management, experience managing a variety of grants, and a passion for our mission of providing high-opportunity employment for all. This role reports to the Director of Grants Strategy and will collaborate closely with staff across all departments.

You are the perfect person for this role if you are:

• A project manager: Skilled in overseeing projects and ensuring timely deliverables.
• Detail-oriented: Catches things that others may overlook.
• Organized: Enjoys creating and maintaining order.
• Adaptable: Able to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• A relator: Enjoys building relationships and collaborating with others.
• Mission-driven: Motivated to make a difference and support the organization's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Research and Identification

• Analyze grant guidelines and eligibility criteria to identify opportunities that align with the organization's mission and programs.

Funder Research

• Conduct prospect research and prepare written funder profiles.

Proposal Development

• Support the development of compelling grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage grant application timelines, deadlines, and submission processes. Track the status of submitted grant proposals and maintain communication with funders.
• Ensure proposals are well-written, accurate, and adhere to all grantmaker requirements.

Award Management

• Manage the entire grant award cycle, including monitoring, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Ensure grant-funded projects are implemented in alignment with grant terms and maintain accurate records of all grant-related activities.
• Maintain and provide reporting data for all grants and integrate program data into proposals, reports, and other funding materials.
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports to funders, including performance metrics and financial data.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting on grant-funded projects.
• Support maintaining relationships with funders.

Fundraising Operations

• Maintain an organized system for tracking grant projects and prospects, and manage the grants calendar in partnership with the Director of Grants Strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth collaboration between teams and meeting important deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders on grant opportunities and progress.
• Maintain up-to-date contact and pipeline records in CRM, and keep files and project management systems organized.
• Support as needed to coordinate, schedule, and prepare for meetings, and proofread funding documents as needed.
• Prepare decks as needed for fundraising meetings.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing and management
• Project management expertise to oversee grant-funded projects and ensure timely deliverables
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Knowledge of grant compliance regulations and reporting requirements
• Ability to meet multiple, concurrent deadlines under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work appropriately and adapt easily to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to SkillUp’s mission and values
• Proficient in Google Suites, MS Office Suite, and Excel (experience using Asana and CRM software is a plus)
• Experience in workforce development is a plus

Benefits

• Healthcare:
  • We currently pay 95% of your medical, dental, and vision coverage and 75% of the premium for your spouse and dependents. If you choose not to elect benefits you may receive an opt-out stipend of $2,000.
• Retirement:
  • We have a 401k Program with company matching. We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 3% of pay.
  • Then 50% of employee contributions on the next 2% of pay.
• Paid Time Off: We value work-life balance and encourage our team members to take time off.
  • 4 weeks/20 Paid PTO days (25 PTO days after reaching the 3-year mark).
  • Two weeks of company shutdown during the week of July 4th and between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • All Federal Holidays.
  • 2 “Floater” days are to be used at your discretion.
  • Parental Leave: To help support new parents in the workplace, we offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional Development: We believe that developing our team members’ skills is a pathway to accomplishing our mission.
  • To this end, we offer you $1,000 annually for the professional development opportunities of your choice.
• Home Office: We will purchase a work computer for you.
  • We also provide a $75 monthly technology stipend ($900/annual for WiFi/cell).