Position: Grants ManagerReports To: Senior Director, Institutional GivingLocation: 955 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY What Does the Grants Manager Do:- Build compelling proposals - Manage a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities from start to finish, including letters of intent, proposals, applications, reports and other funder communications.
- Find new opportunities - Research government, foundation and other funding prospects that align with CAMBA's programs and priorities.
- Tell CAMBA's story - Turn program information, data, outcomes and complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that demonstrate need, impact and opportunity.
- Bring people together - Work across CAMBA with program leaders, fiscal staff, Data Analysis, Research & Evaluation team and senior management to develop competitive proposals and ensure submissions are accurate, ambitious and achievable.
- Manage the details - Own deadlines and submission requirements across your portfolio and coordinate the many moving pieces required to produce high-quality proposals and reports on time.
- Understand the numbers - Partner with fiscal and program teams on proposal budgets and financial reporting and develop a strong understanding of government contracting and grant requirements.
- Support strong funder relationships - Help ensure that CAMBA's funders receive timely, thoughtful and accurate information about the programs and outcomes their investments make possible.
- Manage a portfolio of funding opportunities - Oversee assigned public and private funding opportunities, ensuring proposals, applications, reports and other required submissions are accurate and completed by established deadlines.
- Maintain a strong funding pipeline - Identify and track prospective funding opportunities that align with CAMBA's programs, services and organizational priorities.
- Develop compelling funding proposals and reports - Prepare clear, persuasive proposals and reports that effectively communicate program needs, approaches, outcomes and impact.
- Coordinate cross-functional grant submissions - Partner with program, fiscal, evaluation and leadership teams to gather information and ensure complete, accurate and timely submissions.
- Maintain accurate grant records and compliance information - Keep grant records, deadlines, funder requirements and portfolio information current and accurate in CAMBA's grants management systems.
- Other Duties as Assigned - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:Minimum Experiences and Skills Required: - At least three - five years of successful grant-writing or related fundraising experience, preferably within a large or complex nonprofit organization
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
- The ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into one clear, compelling voice and story
- Strong research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project-management and organizational skills
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Confidence working both independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including senior executives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work related to funder and CAMBA events
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with New York City, New York State and/or federal government grants and contracts.
- Experience developing proposals and reports for private foundations.
- Experience working within a large, complex nonprofit or human-services organization.
- Familiarity with government RFPs, grant budgets and public contracting requirements.
- Experience using a grants management, donor management or similar database.
Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:- General pre- and post-employment requirements, such as background checks, education verification, reference checks, and employment verification.
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually
Status: Full-time
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
