Grants Manager

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Full Time Aurora, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $67,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

Ministry
:
Development

Reports
To
:
Division Director, Development

FLSA
Status
:
Exempt

Pay Range
: $67,000 - $82,000

Who We Are

At Hesed House, ending homelessness isn't a distant aspiration — it is the mission that drives every action we take. We are the second-largest homeless shelter in Illinois and the largest outside the city of Chicago, and a nationally recognized model for comprehensive, compassionate care. Located in Aurora, IL, our campus serves more than 1,000 individuals and families each year, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our Comprehensive Resource Center brings together highly skilled professionals and community partners to provide shelter, meals, clothing, medical care, legal services, substance abuse counseling, employment coaching, housing assistance, and so much more. We believe every person deserves dignity and the chance to hope again — and we show up every day to make that real.

More than 7,500 volunteers from over 90 area churches, businesses, and organizations, along side a core of individuals share their time in support of the mission. Their generosity, alongside the financial support of our donors, makes our life-changing work possible.

The Opportunity

This is more than a grant writing job. It is a chance to change lives by securing the public and private investment that fuels Hesed House's programs and services. The Grants Manager is a critical member of our Development Team, responsible for managing and significantly growing our grants portfolio and revenue through the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, and local government, foundation, and corporate grants.

The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and researcher who can translate complex programs into compelling, fundable narratives, and who takes pride in the discipline of deadlines, compliance, and follow-through. You will be someone who understands that every proposal and every report is ultimately in service of the people we serve.

What You Will Do

Lead Grant Development and Submission

You will own the full lifecycle of Hesed House's grants portfolio, from research through submission:

• Write, prepare, and submit public and private grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and governmental grant submissions
• Lead the development of successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinating input across program and operations staff as needed
• Translate seemingly complex programs and data into a compelling and persuasive case for support
• Maintain a current writing sample and portfolio of successful proposals for internal reference

Steward Funder Relationships and Ensure Compliance

Winning a grant is only the beginning of the relationship. You will:

• Manage private funder reporting and compliance from start to finish, coordinating and engaging internal partners from program and operations departments
• Partner with colleagues on reporting and compliance for government grants
• Maintain a calendar of applications, reports, and other key dates to ensure timely completion and submission
• Update and maintain a database of external funders and prospects
• Attend meetings with project teams, funders and potential funders, and partnering organizations, and prepare team members for meetings with external funders
• Assist in managing and cultivating relationships with existing and prospective funders

Grow the Grants Pipeline

Hesed House's long-term sustainability depends on a healthy, diversified pipeline. You will:

• Identify and research public, governmental, corporate, foundation, and other funding opportunities
• Expand the pool of public and governmental grant prospects to ensure a continuous revenue stream
• Maintain familiarity with the philanthropic community that supports homelessness and stay current on funding trends

Collaborate Across the Development Team

Hesed House's fundraising success is a team effort. You…