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Foundations & Government Relations Manager

Employer
Covenant House Georgia
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Apr 6, 2021

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Focus Areas
Housing / Shelter
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Experience Level
Professional

Job Details

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  The Relations Manager is responsible for researching, creating and writing grant proposals to fund CHGA’s initiatives and programs as well as all aspects of developing successful grant proposals, coordinating input across the organization as needed. The Relations Manager is responsible for all post reporting and follow-up with funded grants. The Relations Manager is responsible for administrative oversight of federal, state, and/or local government grants, foundation and religious-based grants, and researching new grant opportunities as well as renewing existing grants; received by Covenant House Georgia

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Covenant House Georgia reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:

  • Establish and cultivate relationships with key government contacts, through a variety of methods including attending internal and external meetings.
  • Research, develop and write persuasive grant proposals to current and potential government donors/funders in compliance with format requirements, attachments and deadlines.
  • Coordinate follow-up invoicing and reporting, as required by grantors.
  • Facilitate site visits and cultivation activities, as necessary.
  • Coordinate with key staff to develop strategies and tactics to manage and define funding growth opportunities:
  • On a regular basis, meet with key development and program staff to determine priorities and assess funding opportunities.
  • Work closely with the program team to develop written goals, objectives and outcome reporting that is consistent with grant requirements.
  • Work with program team and leadership, to identify and respond to local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
  • Coordinate the preparation of competing and non-competing proposals, including developing a detailed task list, assigning tasks, identifying and reporting relevant data, writing the narrative, and working with the finance and program department to develop a budget.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for site visits from funding agencies, including informing staff of requirements and responsibilities and providing staff with ample time to gather materials.
  • Ensure that deadlines are met and that proposals and reports are of the highest quality.
  • Manage memoranda of understanding (MOU) for the agency, identifying areas where MOUs may be necessary and coordinating the process of obtaining and cataloging MOUs.
  • Involve key staff and/or Board members when appropriate in the grant submission process
  • Assemble and write all government grants in accordance with granting body’s guidelines and recognized formulas for successful proposals.
  • Ensure all proposals and grant reports are submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Obtain needed documentation, budgets, statistics, references and other materials or information as needed for all grants.  Work with other staff to ensure accuracy and relevance of all materials included in any grant.
  • Coordinate and ensure all reporting requirements are met for grants.
  • Meet as required with Program, Finance & HR Manager to ensure that established budgetary revenue and expenses for all grants are understood.  Prepare reports on progress as required (minimum quarterly).
  • Responsible for reconciling grant revenue & expenses with finance department.
  • Develop close working relationship with Quality Improvement Specialist in creating programmatic outcomes that will be utilized for reporting to grant makers, CH corporate outcome reporting system and the Annual Report. 
  • Monitor proposals and completes all required reporting to donors.
  • Identify and research new corporate, foundation and religious-based grant opportunities.
  • Assemble and write all corporate, foundation and religious-based grants in accordance with granting body’s guidelines and recognized formulas for successful proposals.
  • Obtain needed documentation, budgets, statistics, references and other materials or information as needed for all grants.  Work with other staff to ensure accuracy and relevance of all materials included in any grant.
  • Work with Director of Development to create an annual revenue strategy.
  • Strengthen Covenant House Georgia’s relationship and brand with key stake holders in the foundation community.
  • Ensure timely acknowledgement of all grant awards.  Ensure appropriate recognition of all grantors. 
  • Cultivate and develop relationships with key constituents within the corporate, foundation and religious-based community.
  • Develop and maintain a database and/or manual system to track grant deadlines, submissions and awards.
  • Maintain and grow donor relationships and provide meaningful engagements through portfolio work.
  • Ability to:
  • Maintain appropriate donor and electronic prospect files.
  • Develop and nurture relationships with trustees and staff housing group events.
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization
  • Work with program and project budgets
  • Read and interpret documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP’s)
  • Attend foundation, corporate, and religious-based activities to market Covenant House Georgia to both the organizations and its employees and build donor network
  • Prepare and mail donor acknowledgements
  • Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Convey Covenant House’s mission to funders
  • Track cultivation efforts in donor database
  • Compile statistics and program performance measurements
  • Create and implement recognition plan for granters
  • Upholds Covenant House Georgia standards of conduct, policies and procedures at all times.
  • Performs all duties in a manner which reflects the mission, philosophy and policies of Covenant House.
  • Models appropriate, professional behavior for staff to establish and maintain superior services to youth in a safe and inviting atmosphere.
  • Ensures that all buildings and surrounding areas are safe and free from any conditions that may cause harm or danger to youth, staff, volunteers, or visitors.
  • Ensures compliance of files in accordance to specific city, state and Federal guidelines.
  • Participates in other CHGA programs and activities as required.
  • Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
  • Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with both internal and external individuals and/or businesses.
  • Responds in a timely manner to emergencies and resolve issues.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  None

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred; minimum of 3-5 years’ grant writing experience; experience working in a donor database; experience working in human service agencies and/or experience with homelessness populations.

SKILLS

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexible, amiable, & willing to work as a team player
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent relational and collaborative skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills and literacy in Microsoft Office suite with a concentration in excel and word

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors, to adjust focus and maintain close and distance vision
  • Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
  • Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons.
  • Valid Georgia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements.

Company

OUR MISSION

At Covenant House Georgia (CHGA), we are much more than a shelter. We provide more than a bed and a meal for youth experiencing homelessness and escaping trafficking; we show unconditional love and give comprehensive support so that our youth can and will realize their fullest potential.

That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in His humanity is the visible sign of God's presence among His people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids.

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Location
1559 Johnson Rd. NW
Atlanta
GA
30318
United States

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