Grants Manager

Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry · United States

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

• Research and identify new grant opportunities
• Write and submit grant proposals, LOIs, and applications
• Manage the grants calendar and deadlines
• Prepare and submit grant reports and impact updates
• Support departmental campaigns and events as needed

• Researching new funding and business development opportunities including foundational and governmental support on a local, state, and federal level.
• Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level.
• In partnership with the Director of Development, drafting proposals/LOIs, grant-application narratives, and budgets. Final approval given by the Executive Director.
• Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintaining a list of user ids and passwords.
• Meeting with funders to explore funding opportunities and fulfilling site-visit requirements.
• Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
• Maintaining a library of grant-support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff information.
• Executing thank you letters and facilitating grant contracts/agreements.
• Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.

• Monitoring and maintaining funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements.
• Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.
• Requesting reimbursements and drawdowns as needed.
• Overseeing grant allocation tracking.
• Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, FB and twitter posts) to funders that fully capture programmatic success.
• Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submitting reports to funders and investors.

• Performing research and data-gathering.
• Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders.

• Have a passion for Food Insecurity issues.
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Strong skills and experience with donor development/CRM software systems.
• Be collaborative, efficient, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Bachelor’s degree (or a proven track record of at least 3 years of work experience with nonprofit donors and funders).
• Must have own transportation to attend donor, funder, or industry meetings and events.

• Commitment to Mission: A deep passion for addressing food insecurity and a commitment to the Pantry’s vision of community empowerment and "nourishing our neighbors in need".
• Integrity: Must exercise strict legal and ethical integrity, maintaining the privacy and dignity of all guests, donors, and volunteers in every administrative transaction.
• Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.