Job DetailsLevelManagementJob Location5285 7400 Scott Hamilton - Little Rock, ARPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$56,000.00 - $56,000.00 Salary/yearJob ShiftDayGrants and Giving ManagerGoodwill Industries of ArkansasGRANTS AND GIVING MANAGERJob DescriptionSafety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre- employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Grants and Giving Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Development and will be responsible for securing external funding to support Goodwill's mission services programs through the grants and giving process; prospect research for individuals, corporations and foundations, management of proposal and applications, grant requirements and donor stewardship. The Grants and Giving Manager will ensure GIA compliance with all Grants and Giving awarded through reporting of outcomes and financial standing.The Grants and Giving Manager upholds a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, values and mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers, and management.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPortfolio & Project Management
- Oversee the grant proposal development process, adhering to all donor timelines and requirements
- Strategically forecast and identify new funders and grant funding opportunities across all private and public sources; maintaining an up-to-date pipeline.
- Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents for grant applications.
- Manage external grant writer to coordinate/collaborate on larger grants while successfully providing GIA data for grant submissions and reporting.
- Coordinate donor proof of performance reporting ensuring accuracy in sharing donor impact through metrics and partnership deliverables
- Oversee the completion and submission of all portions of grant reports, quarterly monitoring, and performance reports per individual donor requirements
- Coordinate project planning and status meetings, budget set up, agreement development, assembling appropriate staffing, and communications with key internal and external partners
- Effective management of tracking portfolio touchpoints, contact reports, and other documentation
- Maintain database and files for all awards, agreements, contracts, and subcontracts, including reporting requirements and renewal deadlines
- Track and maintain donor activity within a CRM database and project management systems
- Work closely with the SVP of Development to manage a portfolio of donor relationships, develop and coordinate grant funding proposals, donor outreach, and stewardship
Donor Relations & Communication
- Cultivate strong relationships with donors to deepen engagement and increase support
- Write and ensure post-gift stewardship, proof of performance reports, and donor acknowledgment letters are deployed in a timely manner.
Collaboration and Communication
- Working together with a highly cross-functional team in planning, implementation, execution of programs, grants and giving opportunities.
- Working with the entire development team to accomplish fiscal goals, including events, sponsorships, grants, and other activities.
- Prepare data-based reports to measure progress, drive future success and develop suggestions to further the effectiveness of the group's engagement strategies.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports for marketing campaigns, mailing lists, and CEO requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial tracking and maintaining checks and balances.
- Monitor and follow up on CRM entries monthly to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- All other duties as assigned including Development and Marketing events to support the efforts of GIA
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, non-profit management, journalism or similar degree (equivalent combination of education and experience) plus four years of experience in fundraising grant writing and frontline fundraising.
- Experience in donor portfolio management, donor relations, proposal development, and project administration
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
- Candidate will be an effective listener, strategist, and planner
- A track record of building long-term donor relationships
- Successful experience in grants and proposal management
- Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external constituents
- Proficiency with donor databases, online donor management software, online project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to learn new systems and software
- Coordination, administrative, organization, and follow-up skills/tasks must be consistently practiced
COMMUNICATION SKILLSAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.CRITICAL THINKING SKILLSAbility to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.