Grant Manager

Responsible for writing compelling letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations and corporations as well as key components of public fundraising and government relations. Research foundation, government, and corporate funding prospects;develop and write grant proposals; manage government funding application process; track and acknowledge grants; gather data and write stewardship and metrics reports for donors; and provide direct support to the Development Teamas needed.

• Generate a significant portion of a $3 to $4 million foundation /corporation fundraising goal from institutional sources on anannual basis.
• Manage a portfolio of institutional prospects while researching and identifying new potential funding sources, both local and national; present new prospects and suggest next steps.
• Assist with cultivation of prospective institutional donors, serve as prospect manager for portfolio of donors.
• Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports in Grant Hub , managing deadlines for the Corporate and Foundations Team. Manage restricted and unrestricted grant proposals. Assist with compiling information for and writingLOIs and proposals for larger grants as needed.
• Become content expert on BGCGH programs and expected outcomes. Continuously maintain updated, accurate, high-quality boilerplate proposal language and general information bank for use by Team and others.
• Work closely with Programs /Operations team to develop meaningful grant proposals, track outcomes, and report on grant results.
  
  Communicate reporting requirements to Development, Operations, Finance and Clubstaff in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Finance team to develop budgets for proposals, anticipating reporting requirements throughout the grant period.
• Provide exceptional stewardship to institutional donors,beyond required reporting, including the development and implementation ofregular stewardship mailings, site visits and other stewardship activities.
• Update fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) with relevant donor information and track proposals and actions.
• Manage communication with Finance and Operations staff toensure fulfillment of grant expectations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Clubs, actively support staff in local grant writing efforts, identify new funding opportunities, and tracking in Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Club activities,programs and outcomes.
• Assist with events managed by Development team, and other events as needed.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of grant writing experience including proposal, report, and budget development.
• Proven track record of raising $1M+ annually.
• Knowledge of and experience with greater Houston area foundations, public funding and government resources, and institutional donor cultivation/stewardship.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback during draft phase of proposal
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, andpay attention to detail is critical
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect withstaff across diverse functions, including Finance, Operations, and direct service
• Capacity to work well independently and take initiative as well as to collaborate with colleagues and work as a team
• Flexibility – candidate should be willing and able toadapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities and to work occasional evenings as events and project deadlines dictate
• Commitment to mission
• Eagerness to join a quick-paced energetic development team
• Willingness to travel between Main Office and local Clubs
• Proficiency with Microsoft OS;
  Raiser’s Edge experience preferred

Maintain close, daily contact withthe Club management to exchange information, seek and give assistance,consultation and direction. Maintain contact with financial staff and support staff.

Maintain written and verbal contact with volunteers and donors.