Strategic Grants Manager

Project Open Hand Inc; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Open Hand Inc. is seeking a Grants Manager to lead institutional giving, including corporate, foundation, and government relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area with expanding national reach.

You will guide strategy, approvals, and reporting for donor portfolios and supervise grant staff and consultants. The role reports to the Vice President of Fund Development & Community Affairs and partners with program leaders to meet grant requirements, develop compelling proposals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as communications, journalism or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years' development experience including one or more areas of interest: Healthcare, HIV/AIDS, Seniors/Aging, and Nutrition.
• Experience in foundation, corporate and government grant seeking, particularly in the Northern California.
• Familiarity with project management and tools.
• Experience in budget preparation, analysis and monitoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook; ability to learn other applications as required.
• Proven writing and editing skills in a range of formats and voices; outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Leadership qualities of presence, confidence, judgment, and integrity are required to command the respect and response of colleagues, senior executive personnel and external partners.
• Must be able to synthesize complex ideas and activities into coherent and compelling narratives.
• Ability to understand and comply with all gift acceptance policies and procedures; ensures ethical compliance as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Curious and energetic self-starter who willingly takes direction when required.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with care.

Responsibilities

• Build institutional support for POH by writing compelling letters of inquiry, developing, writing and submitting competitive proposals in a timely manner.
• Managing Grants Associates, Grant Writing Consultants, Interns and Volunteers that contribute to achievement of grant relationship goals and objectives.
• Managing financial resources available to the grants area of the Development Department.
• Develop grant funding strategies and solicitation plans with Executive leadership.
• Conduct ongoing prospect research and funder landscape analysis.
• Track grant outcomes and portfolio performance to support future fundraising strategy.
• Preparing and leading briefing meetings, ensuring all players are knowledgeable with donor relationship and aligned with moves management strategies.
• Communicating effectively and building productive working relationships with program leaders across the organization to develop proposals and fulfill grant requirements.
• Monitoring secured grants to ensure successful implementation, and outcomes-based reporting on grant-funded activities and to steward relationships.
• Working with DA and seeking cause-related marketing and branding opportunities for in‑kind gifts, gifts of assets or other contributions.
• Managing the operational procedures of the Grant Program in collaboration with Development Database Administrator, including: overseeing financial and gift processing systems, implementing recognition agreements and maintaining records of donor contacts in database systems.
• Monitoring media and funding trends related to corporate, foundation and government sectors.
• Contributing to overall Development Department efforts.
• Representing POH at industry events and donor gatherings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

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Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Project Open Hand Inc. is seeking a Grants Manager to lead institutional giving, including corporate, foundation, and government relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area with expanding national reach.

You will guide strategy, approvals, and reporting for donor portfolios and supervise grant staff and consultants. The role reports to the Vice President of Fund Development & Community Affairs and partners with program leaders to meet grant requirements, develop compelling proposals, and