Grant Manager

CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

POSITION TITLE:  Foundation & Grant Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

DEPARTMENT:  Development

STATUS/SCHEDULE: Full-time, Exempt (CVI business hours are M-F, 8am-5pm, Development positions work within a flexible schedule approved by your supervisor)

UPDATED ON: May 15, 2019

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in English, communications, or journalism.
• Minimum of five years successful grant and report writing for charitable foundations in a nonprofit environment.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Deep understanding of foundation and government partner relationships at local and regional level with a strong interest and awareness at a national level.
• Knowledge of Atlanta financial resources and philanthropy highly desirable.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability: Strong attention to details, managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Initiative: Motivated self-starter with the ability to understand and execute complex instructions; seeks challenges and growth opportunities.
• Adaptability: Openness, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines independently, and respond productively to procedural changes within the organization.
• Collaboration: Ability to work well with others and encourage teamwork.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead CVI’s grant fundraising process, including prospect identification, research and cultivation, proposal development and preparation, stewardship, and overall foundation relations.
• Manage, cultivate, and steward existing portfolio of foundation, government, and community partners.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new foundation partners.
• Collaborate with Director of Development to fully engage CVI’s leadership in identifying and cultivating foundation partners.
• Participate as a member of CVI’s fundraising team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, research, and cultivate private, family, and corporate foundations whose interests align with funding needs of CVI programs.
• Manage, cultivate, and steward existing portfolio of foundation, government, and community partners, including the Atlanta Regional Commission and United Way
• Cultivate and foster relationships with funders, government, and community leaders
• Write and edit grant proposals (with input from appropriate program managers and accounting department) to achieve annual goals in the Development budget.
• Work across departments, especially Finance and Program teams, to ensure organizational compliance with grant terms and restrictions.
• Manage reporting process, including gathering information for reports and preparing and submitting reports with input from appropriate program managers and accounting department.
• Maintain accurate records of grant activities and interaction with prospects and donors utilizing grants tracking tool and/or CVI donor management software.
• Inform Director of Development of grant-related activities.
• Write and edit Development Office communications, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Sitting and or standing for periods of time
• Ability to travel independently, as needed