Senior Grant Specialist

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose-driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!
• Pay range: $64,313.75 to $73,559.13 annually

As a member of the advancement department of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, the senior grants specialist position develops strategy for and coordinates a comprehensive grant-seeking program to support assigned programs, which collectively deliver more than 150 services at 60 locations across an 8-county service area to more than 400,000 individuals each year. The senior grants specialist works closely with system and program directors, finance, human resources and other departments, as appropriate.

As a member of the Catholic Charities advancement team, coordinates grant activities with private/corporate foundations, as well as county, state and federal government funding opportunities. These tasks include coordination of prospect research, deadline tracking, grant proposal and report submissions, budget development, grant administration, applicable consultant oversight and related projects for the Catholic Charities advancement department.

• Responsible for securing grant awards for Catholic Charities with the goal of a 20% increase year-over-year annually.
• Collaborates and serves as a key liaison with Catholic Charities program leadership, caregivers, finance officers and advancement staff throughout the proposal development process, especially related to program design and outcomes.
• Works in partnership with the performance improvement department to determine metrics and support the tracking of data. Pulls data from performance improvement dashboards as needed and coordinates post-award evaluation and reporting.
• Maintains ongoing communication with program staff related to financial compliance, limitations, activities and outcomes.
• Manages and/or assigns relationships with external funders, including program officers, corporate representatives and government officials. Convenes and leads site visits.
• Prepares and submits outcome narrative and financial grant reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure grant information is maintained by teams in related databases.
• Oversee the workflow for grant writing efforts and how assignments will be made. Provides guidance to junior grant writer(s) while leading major grant activities in the areas of largest ROI, including for behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder); multi-site services; early learning, and emergency assistance services.
• Participate in weekly senior-level advancement leadership meetings with senior director of advancement and others to discuss department planning, challenges and visioning.
• Participates in monthly Catholic Charities meetings with Catholic Community Foundation to share updates and work in a complementary manner.
• Normal office environment. Regular sitting, talking, listening/hearing. Reading, writing and finger dexterity to manage computer work, phone calls, etc.

• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Communicating with the public.
• Organizing and coordinating schedules.
• Occasional travel throughout the Catholic Charities service area.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and commitment to upholding the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Catholic Social Teaching, and a commitment to the Catholic identity and mission of Catholic…