Job Title
Grants Manager
Organization Name
Sustainable Connections
Organization Website
https://sustainableconnections.org/
Organization Type
mix between social justice and social service
How to Apply? Website or Email
Website
Date Posted
04/19/2022
Closing Date
until filled
Job Description
Join Sustainable Connections, an entrepreneurial non-profit organization that works with dozens of partner organizations and over 2000 local businesses a year to create thriving communities.
This position works to identify, write, and report on grants and contracts for Sustainable Connections’ program areas such as Food & Farming, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Energy & Green Building, Housing & Smart Growth, Think Local First, and Toward Zero Waste. The Grants Manager is responsible for identifying and submitting 20-30 grant applications annually and assisting in the management of 10-15 grants and contracts that have been secured. The Grants Manager is extremely organized and detail oriented, works well with others as well as independently, represents the organization in a compelling way, and excels at relationship building. Routine work includes the use of technology and programs such as Quickbooks, Salesforce, Excel, and various grant research tools.
Job Duties
Primary Responsibilities:
Foundation/Government Funder Engagement
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Director, program managers and directors to understand program growth opportunities
• Prospect for foundation, government, and corporate grant/contracting opportunities • Foster strong relationships with foundations, grant and contract administrators, and key stakeholders
• Work with the communications team to publicly acknowledge grants and gifts
Grant Applications
• Develop funding resources for existing and proposed programs
• Assume the lead role in writing, editing, and submission of proposals & grant applications • Develop grant/contract budgets through collaboration with program managers and directors
Grant/Contract Management
• Track grant progress through collaboration with program managers and directors
• Ensure compliance with grant/contract reporting requirements
• Create and submit invoices as required
Experience/Knowledge/Skills
Required skills & qualifications:
• 2-3 years of grant writing and grant management experience
• Strong grant writing skills
• Passion for the mission and vision of the organization and excitement to support our programs
Desired experience & qualifications:
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proven competence in assessing priorities, managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently – self learner
• Ability to work well in teams
• Experience with programs such as:
o Foundation Directory Online, Grantscape, GrantStation, Grants.gov, and similar
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Zoom or similar video conferencing program
• Commitment to furthering equity, diversity, and inclusion
Bonus points given for experience with:
• Sustainable business practices such as zero waste, energy conservation, and sourcing local
• Familiarity with businesses in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and/or Island Counties
• Salesforce or similar CRM platform
• Quickbooks
Salary Range
$48,000 – $53,000
Supplemental Information
After first review, this position is still open! We strongly encourage anyone who is interested to apply or inquire about the position.
This could be a remote position with occasional visits to beautiful Bellingham, WA and surrounding communities.
For complete details, benefits, statement of commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion, visit https://sustainableconnections.org/individuals/employment
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