Grants Manager

Grants Manager – DePelchin Children’s Center

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Classification: Full‑time, Exempt

Reports to: Foundation Relations Officer

Location: Houston, TX

The Grants Manager will support the growth of DePelchin’s portfolio of major gifts from foundations. The Grants Manager will write selected grant proposals and reports, secure foundation gift commitments, and support stewardship of relationships with foundation grant officers and decision‑makers. The Grants Manager is responsible for helping to meet annual gift commitment targets and working directly with the Foundations Relations Officer to meet proposal and reporting deadlines, cultivate and steward foundation donors, and build out the department’s portfolio of foundation and organization donors.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in fundraising.

• Experience with constituent relationship management (CRM) database (Virtuous is a plus)

• Knowledge of general office equipment and software, including use of personal computers, smart phones, printers, and Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of fundraising practices
• Persuasive, clear, and strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stay organized while executing multiple projects.
• Ability to network effectively and cooperatively with diverse populations
• Ability to perform effectively in public speaking and presenting to groups

• Environment:
  Hybrid – Office, Home
• Schedule:
  
  Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; occasional nights or weekends
• Travel:
  Occasional – must have reliable personal transportation, valid Texas driver license and current auto insurance

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.