Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee, Inc.
Grants Manager
Department: Fund Development
Reports to: Vice President of Development
FLSA Category: Exempt
Date approved: August, 2011
Position Summary
The Grants Manager creates and executes a strategic grants program that effectively matches program and organizational needs to funding opportunities from foundation, corporate and government donors. The Grants Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Development and others to develop compelling approaches and materials that will win financial support for programs, build capacity and meet budgeted goals. In addition to primary grant writing duties, the Grants Manager prepares a weekly status reports, conducts fund development research, manages peer solicitation assignments and assists with general fundraising activities, including special events.
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
Experience
* Three to five years fundraising experience as a grants writer; experience in a United Way partner agency and/or social service agency a plus, along with understanding of program delivery and outcomes reporting.
Competencies and Skills
* Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to interpret and package ideas in a clear and persuasive manner.
* Experience with all facets of grant research, cultivation, management and stewardship.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret program outcomes and data; experience with logic models within context of grant proposals.
* Proficiency in Raisers' Edge, and Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook and Excel.
* Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented
* Able to work independently and as a team player
* Strong project management skills and ability to consistently meet internal and external deadlines
* Engaging interpersonal communication style, including ability to interact with board and donors
* Ability to relate well in multicultural environments
* Must have a car, valid WI driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Responsibilities
* Manages all writing, data collection and submission of Letters of Intent, grant proposals and reports to prospective and current donors.
* Maintains accurate database records and grant report activity using Raiser's Edge including written strategies for all major foundation and corporate donors.
* Provides weekly, monthly and "as needed" reports for internal discussion/review of projected/secured/pending grant awards and other related metrics
* Researches, identifies and prioritizes new sources of funding on an ongoing basis to ensure that budgeted goals are met.
* Recommends foundation/corporate recognition and stewardship "moves management" to the VP of Development.
* Tracks all agency board and peer solicitation assignments (major donors) in Raiser's Edge
* Handles all information with high degree of confidentiality.
* Represents agency as appropriate, including BBBS evening and weekend events.
* Performs other duties as assigned, including cross-training on database, data entry, phones, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands for typing, filing, talking on the phone and writing. The employee will be required to travel independently, driving a vehicle and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office environment is normally quiet.
BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability. BBBS operates under an Affirmative Action Policy.
Work Expectations
Each year the agency holds 3-4 events that typically occur outside of normal office hours. These events are mandatory work days. For scheduling purposes you will be notified of the dates as early as possible. These events may include the following:
* Bowling for Kid's Sake; various evening/weekend dates February-June (must attend one)
* Golf Classic, scheduled in early August
* Gala Dinner and Auction; scheduled in early November
* Holiday Party; scheduled in early December
To Apply:
Please email or mail a cover letter and resume including salary requirements to:
Nancy Schier
Executive Assistant
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
788 N. Jefferson St., Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202
nschier@bbbsmilwaukee.org
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