Grants and Contracts Manager

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager to research funding opportunities, develop proposals, and manage grant submissions. The role requires strong grant writing, project management, and stakeholder communication; travel within New Jersey and beyond may be required; proficiency with Salesforce and Office 365 is preferred.

The position offers opportunities to support mission-driven programs through diverse funding sources and to maintain compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and submitting funding proposals.
• Strong research and data analysis to identify funder opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and proposals.
• Proficiency in grant management systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and assemble funding applications for new and existing grants.
• Act as primary grant manager on contracts and awards, ensuring deliverables meet funder expectations.
• Liaise with funders to maintain positive relations and data flow.
• Plan strategies to secure new grants and renew contracts.
• Analyze service data and research funding sources to meet needs.
• Enter and maintain funding contracts in Salesforce, Instrumentl, and contract databases.
• Attend Agency meetings and manage relationships with Grantor.
• Coordinate funder communications and on-site visit logistics.
• Write and coordinate multi-Corps grant applications.
• Collaborate with Corps, Human Services, and Finance to ensure compliance and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Organization / planning

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office 365

Salesforce

Job description

The Grants and Contracts Manager will be responsible for researching and identifying public, private, and corporate funding opportunities and evaluating appropriateness for the organization; developing grant proposals; assembling all pertinent grant material packages for final submission; coordinating the completion and submission of related reports and updates for awarded funds and maintaining the grants management database. The Grants and Contracts Manager will assist as needed with all aspects of fundraising and provide necessary administrative support when needed.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Specifically, The Primary Duties Are

• Develop, write, and assemble funding applications (for both new and existing grants and contracts).
• Act as primary grant manager on various contracts and awards, ensuring deliverables are met and The Salvation Army follows funder expectations.
• Act as the liaison with funders, maintaining positive funder relations and ensuring the appropriate flow of information and data.
• Plan strategies under the direction of supervisor for securing new grants and for bolstering support and revenue in existing and/or renewing contracts.
• Analyze service and program data; research and apply for appropriate sources of funds to help meet the needs of The Salvation Army.
• Ensure that all funding contracts, actions, and all related information are entered into and updated in Salesforce, Instrumentl, and contract database.
• Attend related Agency meetings and ensure relationship management with Grantor.
• Steward and lead communication strategies for funders, including the coordination of on-site visits to Corps.
• Write and coordinate application processes for multi-Corps grant programs.
• Work in concert with Corps, Human Services, and Finance and others to ensure compliance and reporting are accomplished.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant writing required.
• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must be extremely organized and able to plan and implement strategies within a complex environment; manage goals and coordinate contacts within a busy schedule of proposals and with many relationships.
• Must have very strong analytical skills, able to analyze data and develop targeted development strategies based on research.
• Must demonstrate creativity of approach and ability to work as member of a team to craft right contact for funding source.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred or relevant professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in related technologies: Office 365, Salesforce, and others as needed; training provided.
• Driver’s license and use of a vehicle required; ability to travel as needed throughout New Jersey and from time to time beyond New Jersey.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Able to work extended hours when needed.