Grants Manager

3 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uplift Full time
Job Description

Uplift Center for Grieving Children is seeking a skilled Grants Manager to join its development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for the organization's programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and research new funding opportunities from government, corporate, and private sources.
  • Develop and write grant proposals, including budgets and narratives, to secure funding for Uplift's programs and services.
  • Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather data and information needed for grant proposals.
  • Establish and execute timelines and action plans for the accurate and timely submission of proposals.
  • Provide coaching and technical assistance to colleagues as needed.
  • Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant management and make recommendations for improving Uplift's grant strategy and processes.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience writing grants/proposals for health and human services non-profits, preferably youth-serving organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience developing proposals worth at least $500,000.
  • Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Able to work independently without close oversight.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and operate in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to work with diverse communities.
  • Works well under tight deadlines.
  • Bachelor's Degree or Minimum of 5 years' work experience in grant writing or relevant development experience.
  • Child abuse clearance as well as FBI and criminal background checks required.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance with vision premium covered 100% for employee.
  • Optional Dental Insurance.
  • SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Three (5) PTO days for continuing education.
  • 20 PTO days.
  • 9 Paid holidays.
  • Uplift is closed two weeks of the year for a winter and summer break.
  • Summer Fridays.
  • Unlimited Bereavement Leave.

Uplift is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic work force providing services in a multicultural environment where differences are valued and respected.


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