Grants Manager - Rathgeber Village Campus

The SAFE Alliance; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The SAFE Alliance is seeking three Grants Managers for the Development Program in the Grants department. You will identify funding opportunities, cultivate funder relationships, and manage a portfolio of grant applications, reports, and related activities.

This role involves collaboration with program staff and leadership, and may include domestic travel and some hybrid work arrangements. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a field with emphasis on research and writing.
• Minimum of 3 years in grant prospecting, grant writing, and grant management, preferably for nonprofits.
• Strong persuasive and analytical writing, editing, and research skills.
• Experience with a range of grants from small philanthropic to large local/state/federal.
• Ability to work with staff across an organization and manage projects as part of a team.
• Experience serving survivors or vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive as needed.
• Completion of required training and compliance with policies, including background checks and TB tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of philanthropic and governmental grant applications and reports.
• Identify funding opportunities and cultivate relationships with funders.
• Coordinate grant proposals and reports with program staff and finance.
• Draft and edit letters of inquiry, grant applications, and reporting materials.
• Ensure timely, coordinated grant processes across departments and campuses.
• Travel as required; some remote/hybrid work available.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Funding prospecting

Strong writing

Nonprofit experience

Attention to detail

Funders liaison

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Social Work, Journalism

Equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience

Tools

Grants management software

Job description

SAFE Alliance seeks three (3) Grants Managers for the Development Program in the Grants department. The SAFE Grants department is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, and for cultivating and stewarding philanthropic and governmental relationships with funders through strategic grant development, submission and reporting processes. Under the general direction of the Grants Director, the Grants Manager is responsible for strategic thinking, managing a portfolio of philanthropic and governmental grant applications, reports, and other grants management activities, as assigned.

SAFE Alliance:

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

Over the past two years, SAFE has served 11,397 clients across our programs. During that time, SAFE reached more than 50,000 community members through over 2,000 trainings, provided more than 150,000 nights and days of shelter and housing support, and delivered over 53,000 crisis intervention and advocacy services through our 24/7 hotline, walk-in advocacy, and direct support programs.

No matter what your role at SAFE Alliance you will make a difference, because together we can Stop Abuse For Everyone.

We are looking for one person to work on a full-time, exempt basis for an annual salary of $60,000 to $70,000 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our Rathgeber Village Campus in the Mueller area. This position will include some travel in the community or between campuses and will allow for some remote/hybrid work.

Application Information and Instructions:

• We do NOT accept applications or resumes via email, LinkedIn or any other social media messaging service.
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
• All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1 st or 16 th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
• All employees will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.
• If you or someone you know are in need of our services, please call 512.267.7233, text 737.888.7233 or chat at safeaustin.org/chat

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree in a field with substantial emphasis on research and writing, such as English, Communications, Social Work, Journalism, or a similar field.
• Equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor\'s Degree.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in grant prospecting, grant writing, and grant management, preferably for a nonprofit, social services organization.
• Demonstrated strong persuasive and analytical writing, editing, and research skills required.
• Experience ranging from small philanthropic grants to large local/state/federal grant applications strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort with a team approach to project management.
• Experience working with an agency serving survivors of sexual assault and exploitation/trafficking, child abuse and domestic/dating violence, and/or similar vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to use personal vehicle to deliver grant applications (when applicable), and to attend onsite and offsite meetings and trainings, etc.
• Ability to work independently, while also consulting and working closely with staff throughout an organization at all stages of the grant process as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong skill level and competency in the use of the internet, ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), grants management and grant prospecting software/sites, as well as the operation of computers and general office hardware.
• Pay careful attention to detail; meet tight deadlines, work with accuracy, and maintain neat, well-organized records.
• Work cooperatively with external partners and constituencies.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with potential, new, and established funders to identify funding priorities and funder giving trends, and to build or maintain relationships for future and ongoing financial support.
• Research, identify, and analyze governmental and philanthropic funding opportunities aligned with SAFE\'s mission, programs, and service populations.
• Serve as coordinator and author of assigned grant proposals and reports using your ability to synthesize complex information; and with a project-management, comprehensive team approach alongside program staff in multiple programs/departments.
• Draft and edit text for inquiries, letters of intent, grant applications, and grant reports using internal and external information, and research and synthesize data related to domestic and sexual violence, sex trafficking, child abuse, evidence-based models of victim services; and national, state, and local research.
• Work with Senior staff, Program Directors, Finance, Development and other staff across an organization to ensure timely, coordinated and collaborative processes related to the above work.
• Support continuous improvement of grants systems, workflows, tracking tools and internal processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• This position requires driving. You must have a valid, State of Texas Driver\'s License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver\'s License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• This position requires completion of the 40-Hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program within six (6) months of starting employment, along with participating in annual continuing education throughout your employment.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

Why join us

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating a safer world for survivors of violence. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming environment for staff, clients, and partners. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply, and we are committed to equal opportunity in employment.