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Grants Manager
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Grants Manager
has primary responsibility for planning, implementing, and maintaining a
complete grants program, including research, writing, presenting, reporting,
and administration duties. Grant prospects include foundations, corporations,
associations, and government entities. In addition, this position project
manages grant preparation and reporting for the HPNAP grant (New York State
Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program) and the NOEP (Nutrition
Outreach & Education Program) grant. The Grants Manager is in frequent
contact with all departments, including programs, operations, advocacy, and
business services staff concerning new programs and measuring and evaluating
grant opportunities and outcomes.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Plans,
implements, and assesses the outcomes of a comprehensive grants program in
conjunction with the Chief Development Officer. The Grants Manager will
maintain a master Grants Calendar for scheduling contacts with gran tmakers,
writing proposals and reports, along with notifying relevant staff of awards.
Identifies,
researches, and qualifies prospective grant makers, both regional and national.
Works
closely with the Feeding America National Organization (FANO) grants staff to
monitor and assess grant opportunities available through the FANO network.
Participates
in a prospect review process that involves the Development and Community
Engagement department and President /CEO.
Develops
letters of inquiry, grant proposals (including project budgets), grant reports,
and thank you letters.
Serves as
the primary liaison between the Food Bank/Board of Directors and funder program
officers.
Need to
be able to analyze and interpret financial and legal documents and present
organizational information to Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors,
program officers, etc.
Ensures
that records, research, and tracking information about grantmakers in the
development database are accurate and current.
Creates an
annual strategic plan for each granting organization in the database and uses
it to guide and document work throughout the year.
Establishes
and manages stewardship programs for foundations and grantmaking entities.
Works collaboratively with Corporate Partnerships Manager for co-assigned
funders.
Is
knowledgeable about Food Bank programs, financial and administrative structure,
and future plans.
Meets
regularly with Department leaders to anticipate current and future funding
needs.
Performs
other duties as assigned.