Grant Manager

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PAWS Chicago seeks a Grants Manager to lead grant writing, fundraising, and donor relations in support of its mission to help homeless pets. You will manage a portfolio of funders, craft compelling proposals, and coordinate with the development, marketing, data, finance, and operations teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of program funding, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of non-profit or similar work experience.
• 1-2 years of grant writing and management with proven funding success.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple grants.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of funders and donor records in Salesforce.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with PAWS Chicago.
• Prepare proposals and reports for private and corporate funders.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations on budget for grants.
• Lead grant meetings with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

• Location 1933 North Marcey Street,Chicago, IL, 60614,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Development
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name PAWS Chicago
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

THE ORGANIZATION: PAWS Chicago is one of the largest comprehensive No Kill animal welfare organizations in the nation, building programs to end the killing of homeless pets. More than 27,000 homeless and at-risk cats and dogs pass through PAWS Chicago’s Medical Center each year. PAWS is known for healing and rehabilitating 5,000 sick, injured, and homeless cats and dogs annually, and finding them loving families through its adoption program. PAWS Chicago also operates the city’s only high-volume spay/neuter clinic, providing more than 21,000 low-or no-cost spay/neuter surgeries last year, reducing pet overpopulation at its source. Since its founding in 1997, when more than 42,000 pets were killed in Chicago, PAWS Chicago has led the reduction in homeless pet euthanasia in Chicago by 88.8%. PAWS Chicago has earned the highest 4-star ranking by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator, since 2003. For more information, visit www.pawschicago.org and follow PAWS Chicago on Facebook , X , and Instagram

JOB DESCRIPTION : PAWS Chicago seeks a Grants Manager w ith experience writing and securing grants, managing a portfolio, a nnual calendar of deadlines , funder relationships and prospecting, who is passionate about animal welfare and supporting PAWS Chicago’s mission.

This rol e require s:

Deep understanding of programs : develop a strong working knowledge of program goals, outcomes, populations served, operational needs and future priorities.

Translate programs into funding solutions : identify how programmatic needs can align with foundation priorities, corporate partnerships, government funding and other grant opportunities.

Connect funding to strategy : proactively identify funding gaps and opportunities rather than simply responding to available grants.

E xceptional writing and storytelling ability : a strong command of language, style, and grammar

A self-starter : adept at proactively managing projects to meet multiple deadlines.

Financial Budgeting: A nalyzing financial reports as it relates to grants, and f ixing budget shortfalls or adjusting project goals when needs change

Compliance: Knowing federal, state, or private foundation rules and legal requirements.

Research: Finding new funding sources and matching them with organizational needs.

Software Literacy: Using grant databases and tracking tools , as well as using Sa lesforce to track inte rnal grant management

Work in a highly matrix organization: Manage the operational components of grantmaking while working as part of a larger team

They will report to the Vice President of Development & Community Engagement and work closely with the development , marketing, data , finance and operations team s .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Th e crucial role of Grants Manager will s upport PAWS mission and help us reach our fundraising goals by strategically managing institutional relationships, researching new funding opportunities, and developing compelling proposals and reports for private and corporate funders whose focus areas align with PAWS mission and organizational needs. Special projects and tasks as expected include, but are not limited to:

Responsible f or writing , proofing, editing, and submitting well-written letters of inquiry and proposals to private and corporate funders ; able to connect the dots to answer grant application questions strategically and craft messages uniquely tailored to that audience

Acquire and maintain sound knowledge and understanding of PAWS Chicago to ensure grant proposals are align ed with organizational needs

Spend dedicated, recurring time at our Medical Center, Adoption Center and Hawthorn Woods building relationships with frontline staff and program managers

Ability to capture nuance of our programming and tell the PAWS story in compelling narratives

Manage detailed annual calendar of grant opportunities, submissions, and reports; ensure all deadlines are met

L ead monthly grant meetings with o perations, f inance , ma rketing and d ata t eam s on strategy , approach , and reporting

C oordinate with Operations and F inance teams in creation of corresponding budget s

Support the i ndividual g iving t eam in their major gift proposals and reporting as needed

Adhere to LOI and grant application guidelines and industry best practices

Responsible for tracking grant metrics and key performance indicators

Funder Management

Manage portfolio of funders

maintain donor records in Salesforce ( currently in Raiser’s Edge) database , track propo sals , stewardship touchpoints , and follow - up actions

Plan stewardship for portfolio of grant funders and ensure the execution is completed

Work with VP of Development & Community Engagement in overseeing all communications with grantors and working with leadership to strat egically manage relationship s through appropriate thanking , steward ship and cultivati on

Coordinate with Database T eam and Finance Team to ensure all grant pledges are entered in to donor database and fulfilled

Research & Reporting

Responsible for using Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge database, Candid, iWave , and other resources to identify new f unding opportunities that align with PAWS mission and organizational needs

Work closely and cross-functionally with data and operations teams to understand program needs and collect grant report data

Complete all funder reporting requirements in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS :

M inimum of 5 years of non-profit or similar work experience , 1 - 2 years of which being in grant writing and management with a proven track record of securing funding

Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours as needed

Strong project and team management skills, able to prioritize appropriately, work collaboratively across departments and manage up to VP and Execitive Directo r to keep projects on track

S strang attention to detail , hyper-organiz ed , proactive plann er , ability to manage multiple projects and complete t asks in a timely manner

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, collaborative mindset , diploma tic , strong verbal and written communicator

Deadline-driven, self-motivated and an enthusiastic approach to one’s work

Knowledge of Chicago institutional funders , research tools and tactics

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Able to process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials

Demonstrates g rowth mindset and ability to think creatively and problem solve; willing and eager to learn from others; takes an active role in own professional development and stays informed of changes in funding landscape; interested in researching and learning more about key stakeholdersand prospects

Commitment to animal welfare, the mission of PAWS Chicago , and helping the organization grow and serve more ani mals and pet owners in need

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Walking and moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Able to lift 25lbs occasionally, 10lbs frequently and a negligible amount constantly.

Repetitive motion.

Ability to travel to PAWS locations as needed.

COMPENSATION: Salary range of $ 6 0 ,000 - $ 80 ,000

BENEFITS :

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including ancillary options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.