Grants & Contracts Manager: Fundraising & Proposal Lead

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 identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, assemble submission packages, and coordinate related reporting. The role supports fundraising and provides essential administrative support across grants programs.

Ideal candidates have proven grant-writing experience, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and excellent communication.

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 Office 365, Salesforce, and Instrumentl; training provided.
• Driver's license and use of a vehicle required; travel throughout New Jersey and beyond as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Able to work extended hours when needed.
• Willingness to act in an 'as-needed' capacity for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and assemble funding applications for new and existing grants and contracts.
• Act as primary grant manager on various contracts and awards, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Maintain funder relations and ensure appropriate information flow.
• Plan strategies to secure new grants and bolster support and revenue.
• Analyze service and program data, research sources, and apply for funds.
• Enter and update funding contracts and related information in Salesforce, Instrumentl, and databases.
• Attend Agency meetings and maintain relationship management with Grantors.
• Coordinate communications strategies for funders and on-site visits to Corps.
• Write and coordinate application processes for multi-Corps programs.
• Collaborate with Corps, Human Services, and Finance to ensure compliance and reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Office 365

Salesforce

Instrumentl

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, assemble submission packages, and coordinate related reporting. The role supports fundraising and provides essential administrative support across grants programs.

Ideal candidates have proven grant-writing experience, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and excellent communication.