Grants Manager

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago is seeking a Grant Manager to strengthen our ability to secure funding from private, corporate, and government funders. You will lead foundation research, manage grant timelines, and coordinate proposal development and reporting to support program outcomes.

This role collaborates with the program area staff, Finance, and Community Engagement to track grant budgets and ensure compliance with funders’ expectations, helping sustain and grow our community services.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting foundation research and drafting grant proposals.
• Ability to develop and manage grant submission timelines and budgets.
• Experience collaborating with program staff, Finance, and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research foundation/ funder interests and fit.
• Develop, track and manage grant submission timelines.
• Draft proposals, reports and ensure funder compliance.
• Coordinate with program staff and Finance to monitor budgets and outcomes.

Skills

Foundation research

Grant proposals

Grant reporting

Budget tracking

Program staff coordination

Job description

The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago is the largest of more than 170 Jewish Community Centers in North America – home to six early childhood centers, nine-day camps, one resident overnight camp, and a myriad of other programs and services focused on the care and keeping of children, family, and community. We are privileged to nurture our young learners and foster community day in and day out by bringing our mission to life. The Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago has served our community for over 100 years and reaches more than 100,000 community members yearly through our programs, services, and experience.

The Grant Manager will be responsible for a breadth of grant-related activities including foundation research, managing and developing grant submission timelines, drafting and submitting proposals, and writing grant reports. This position will work closely with program area staff to secure information related to the development and submission of grants and monitoring and reporting on program activities related to grant proposals funded by foundations, corporations, and the Jewish United Fund. The position will also work closely with the Finance department and Community Engagement department to develop and track grant budgets. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Development, the Grant Manager will increase the capacity of JCC Chicago to secure grant funding from private, corporate, and government funders.