Grants Manager

Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is seeking a GRANTS MANAGER with responsibility to research, prioritize, draft, and apply for grants from various governmental agencies, foundations, corporations, and other institutions.

At MHP, we are dedicated to making home possible. Since 1989, MHP has been preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing. MHP is a private nonprofit that provides more than 2,800 homes in Montgomery County, MD, and surrounding communities. We accomplish our mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Learn more at mhpartners.org

Responsibilities:

• Researches governmental, foundation, corporate, and other institutional giving for program funding areas and grant opportunities aligned with MHP’s mission and work.
• Provides timely advice and information to MHP management team on new and ongoing funding opportunities. Collaborates with the team in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
• Prepares all components of grant applications. As needed for large submissions, coordinates the efforts of a multi-departmental team to develop the grant applications.
• Works closely with MHP finance director and program staff to develop grant project budgets.
• Ensures that all grant agreements are reviewed by appropriate staff and signed by MHP leadership.
• Tracks submissions and grant awards; manages a grants database which includes a reporting reminder system.
• Works with project leads to prepare reports and grant payment requests as required by granting agencies.
• Works with finance and program staff to respond to compliance requirements for grants.
• Coordinates as needed between local and regional funding agencies and groups; participates in meetings and discussions regarding awards and donations.
• Works with appropriate MHP staff to summarize data demonstrating need for a program and impact of the program, to include in grant proposals.
• Prepares and manages applications for United Way and Community Investment Tax Credits.
• Works with communications and volunteer manager on required funder recognition (as outlined in grant agreements), messaging and donor engagement opportunities, as appropriate.
• Works with advancement associate, who assists in the grants management process and manages the MHP fundraising database and donation acknowledgement process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of grant writing experience.
• Familiarity with fundraising software, preferably eTapestry and Instrumentl.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience developing budgets and budget-to-actual reports for grants.
• Familiarity with accounting issues related to grants.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle governmental and confidential materials.
• Proficient with MS Office software and internet proficiency to research funding opportunities.
• Ability to multi-task on numerous projects in both collaborative and independent situations, and work under pressure to meet deadlines for grant opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.