Grant Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

New London, WI 54961

Position Type:
Full Time

ADVANCES RAWHIDE'S MISSION by developing and executing a comprehensive grants and foundation relations strategy that grows philanthropic revenue, strengthens relationships with institutional funders, and connects funding opportunities to Rawhide's strategic priorities and programs.

• Writes, prepares, and manages grant proposals.
• Oversees grants strategy and data collection.
• Cultivates and grows relationships with grant funders.
• Ensures communication and collaboration on grants across organizational departments.

• Drives grants and foundation fundraising strategy by developing and executing an annual grants strategy exceeding $1 million annually aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals; building and managing a robust pipeline of foundation, corporate, government, and other institutional funding opportunities; identifying opportunities for growth and diversification.
• Develops compelling funding proposals by leading the development of high-quality letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, reports, and other funder communications; translating Rawhide's programs, outcomes, and impact into compelling cases for support.
• Builds and stewards funder relationships by developing meaningful relationships with current and prospective funders through intentional communication, meetings, site visits, stewardship, and ongoing engagement; serving as a primary point of contact for foundation and institutional partners.
• Leads grants management and accountability by maintaining an effective grants calendar and tracking system; ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements, documentation, restrictions, and funder commitments are consistently met; monitoring grant performance and pipeline.
• Partners across Rawhide by working closely with program, finance, marketing, data, and executive leadership to identify funding priorities, gather compelling impact information, develop budgets, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Contributes to development strategy by participating as an active member of the Development team; contributing to revenue forecasting, donor strategy, campaign planning, and broader fundraising initiatives.

• Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge completing required trainings; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
• Establishes Personal Network participating in professional societies.
• Maintains Staff Job Results training and coaching support staff; establishing staff goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback; appraising job results.
• Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct; setting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide.
• Contributes to Team Effort performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor.

• Education requirement not specified.
• 3 to 5 years of grant writing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem-solve, and willingness to develop systems to address recurring needs and/or challenges.
• Ability to assist in creating a unified, accountable, and top-performing Development team.
• Ability to manage and develop strong donor relationships.
• Comfortable with technology or willingness to learn new software.