Grants Manager Position

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City Staffing Full time

Grants Manager Job Description

This is a contract to hire, fully onsite role located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: $30-$34 per hour DOE

City Staffing is seeking a skilled Grants Manager to join our team. As a Grants Manager, you will be responsible for writing, preparing, and submitting grant proposals, reports, and other related correspondence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and research individual, corporate, foundation, and other funding opportunities.
  • Maintain a calendar of applications, reporting, and other key dates to ensure timely completion and submission of applications and reports.
  • Update and maintain a database containing information on external funders and prospects.
  • Attend meetings of project teams, funders/potential funders, and partnering organizations.
  • Participate in the development of short-term and long-term fundraising planning.
  • Assist in managing and cultivating relationships with external funders.
  • Prepare team members for meetings with external funders.
  • Secure foundation and corporate support for annual events.
  • Assist with other grant writing and projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Five years of grant writing or professional writing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
  • Proficiency with MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge/CRM management, a plus
  • Ability to translate research data into an easy-to-understand format

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals.


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