Grant Manager in Jupiter, Florida at ELS FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION
Explore Related Opportunities
Job Description
This position is a key member of the Development team responsible for securing funding that advances the mission of Els for Autism. Responsibilities include managing the full life cycle of grant opportunities - from research & proposal development to submission, reporting and compliance - to ensure alignment with both organizational priorities and funder requirements.
The Grants Manager works collaboratively across departments to gather information, develop compelling narratives and budgets to produce high quality proposals in support of strategic goals.
Other duties include:
+ Developing and maintaining a multi-year grant strategy including the coordination of internal reviews and submission deadlines
+ Monitor trends in philanthropy landscape to inform proposals and stay current on best practices in non profit grant writing
+ Draft, edit and submit Letters of Inquiry, grant proposals and applications
+ Track applications, awards and reporting requirements & collaborate with marketing/communications to provide grant related content and updates for use in social media, website updates, newsletters etc.
+ Provide timely and accurate post award reporting highlighting outcomes and impact
+ Serve as a professional ambassador for Els for Autism in communications with current and prospective funders in support of funder relationships
Requirements:+ Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Non Profit Management or a related field
+ Minimum of 3 years of grant writing, budget development, and grants management experience, preferably in a non profit setting
+ Demonstrated success overseeing a grant portfolio of $2.5 Million or more, including proposal development, reporting, compliance and stewardship.
+ Strong research, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with knowledge of grant proposal and reporting processes.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management systems
+ Ability to translate data and metrics into compelling narratives
+ Prefer experience in Autism, disability services or human services
Performance Expectation is to grow the grant portfolio from $2.5 million to at least $4 million by 2029.