Grant Manager

Milwaukee Christian Center; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Christian Center seeks a Grant Manager to support its mission through effective grants management, including researching, preparing, and submitting grant proposals. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a passion for community service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of grant writing experience.
• Strong writing skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new funding prospects.
• Develop compelling grant proposals for various programs.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Skills

Grant Writing

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fundraising Software

Email Marketing Platforms

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC) offers a workplace that believes in the promise of both people and place, and is working to cultivate a vibrant community by helping individuals access basic needs, overcome barriers and connect to opportunities.

In partnership with the Director of Development and Communications, the Grant Manager supports the mission and goals of MCC through effective grants management. The Grant Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reports that support MCC’s goals and meet funder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new funding prospects that match MCC priorities including private, foundation, and government opportunities.
• Stay informed about current trends and emerging opportunities in grant funding.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Program Leaders to gather necessary information to develop high-quality proposals.
• Develop compelling grant proposals in support of MCC’s programs that focus on food security, older adult health and wellness, community violence intervention, youth development, housing, and community engagement.
• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinate with the Director of Finance to complete expenditure reports and budgets for grant proposals.
• Develop and implement monitoring systems to track grant performance, gather data, and compile reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Leaders to gather needed information to complete grant reports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of grant writing experience
• Strong writing skills with experience in crafting compelling grant proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Able to collaborate with a diverse team of community members, supporters, board members, partners, staff, and volunteers
• Passion for the organization’s mission and commitment to housing, youth development, older adult, and food security programming and Milwaukee’s neighborhoods
• Excellent technology skills including use of Microsoft Office, fundraising software, email marketing platforms, and other software/platforms
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is a plus

Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC) is a multi-service organization that works to cultivate a vibrant Milwaukee community by helping individuals, families, and neighborhoods access basic needs, overcome barriers, and connect to opportunities. We approach that work through six core areas: housing, youth development, older adult health and wellness, basic needs, community violence intervention, and community building– serving over 12,000 people each year. What began with American Baptist roots providing outreach to immigrants on Milwaukee’s south side in 1921, MCC now serves youth, families, and older adults of all races, ethnicities, religions, and ages throughout Milwaukee.

The Grant Manager is a hybrid position with some hours required each week in-person at the Milwaukee Christian Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milwaukee Christian Center does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or client because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Milwaukee Christian Center is an equal opportunity employer.