Grants Manager

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community. 

Position Summary

The Grants Manager coordinates grant proposals and other documentation through all stages of the proposal development process; from prospecting to submission, tracking and follow-up reporting. This includes primary responsibility an annual portfolio of 40-50 grants with various foundations, and corporations, and non-government contract funders.

Some of the duties include:

• Develop a deep understanding of LMM’s mission, services, and strategic initiatives
• Write, review, and edit the content of proposals and reports in advance of submission
• Collaborate with program and financial leadership teams for proposal content development
• Conduct prospect research and identify key constituents within corporations, foundations, and other funding entities; build awareness of LMM programs and services during prospecting
• Develop and manage detailed grant reports, calendars, performance tracking, and outcomes from submission to reporting, to ensure requirements are met
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for fund development activities that support corporate and foundation stewardship
• Enter funder information, status updates and other information into the department CRM system
• Ensure the grant/proposal content addresses all funder requirements, questions, and data requests
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events
• Create and maintain funder files, develop contact reports/notes, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation
• Coordinate meetings with funders and appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and events

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in communication, English, public relations or related field. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in grant proposal writing and working in CRM systems. The candidate must have working knowledge of fundraising and resource development practices, and experience in a nonprofit or human service setting.

LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.

Join our team!  Go to: https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.

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