Grant Strategy & Community Impact Manager

The Salvation Army Southern California; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health vision dental life insurance

Sick leave – 12 days/year

20 vacation days/year

Floating day off

Pension Plan

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Grant and Community Development Manager to lead grant writing and submission for Salt Lake City Corps and surrounding areas. The role includes researching grant opportunities, coordinating timely reporting, and developing partnerships with foundations and corporations.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a collaborative approach within the Intermountain Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism, or other related field of study.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in grant writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective and concise writing skills, as well as effective/ persuasive oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within the established framework and organization of the Corps and Division.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be prepared to encounter a variety of assignments and timelines and maintain confidentiality of sensitive material and information.
• Maintain a high level of honesty, credibility, enthusiasm and insight.
• Must possess excellent written communication skills and be able to draft and edit professional level communications.
• Must demonstrate good people skills and act and dress in a professional manner.
• Work within the policies and procedures of The Salvation Army in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Conduct research on possible grant funding sources from foundations and corporations.
• Maintain a calendar of grant proposal due dates for foundations and corporations.
• Establish and cultivate an ongoing, positive relationship with foundations and corporations in the Intermountain Division including attendance at approved seminars and training workshops.
• Cultivate corporate and private donation relationships, sponsorships, partnerships, and grants.
• Complete all compliance reports in a timely manner.
• Attend Foundations workshops.
• Prepare grant contracts and agreements for CFC approval.
• Meet all compliance requirements.

Skills

Outlook

Database software

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Grant and Community Development Manager to lead grant writing and submission for Salt Lake City Corps and surrounding areas. The role includes researching grant opportunities, coordinating timely reporting, and developing partnerships with foundations and corporations.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a collaborative approach within the Intermountain Division.