Grants Manager
POSITION TITLE: Grants Manager
F/T (exempt employee)
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirement of BA/BS in English or related field, plus three years of grant writing experience in area(s) of human/social services, domestic violence, community corrections, community outreach programs, HIV/AIDS and housing/homelessness. Must be able to demonstrate successful track record of grant research, preparation and submission to diverse funding sources (local, state, federal, private, corporate). Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the grant writing process. AAGP, AFP or NGMA membership or credentials a plus. Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills. Working knowledge of grant terminology, grant processes and standard grant requirements. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the agency Executive Director or designee, the person will be responsible for the research, preparation, development, writing and submission of grant proposals to local, state, and federal, foundation and corporate entities to maintain current grants and the possibility of new funding opportunities. Responsible for the timely submission of grant performance reports to funder. Work with Executive Director, Program Director, Fiscal Director and other agency staff to ensure funding goals are being met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain current grants and ensure renewals, etc. are up to date.
Research and identify new funding sources (federal, state, local, corporate, private foundations). Also, have the ability to respond to RFP’s & RFQ’s.
Meet with deputy director and program staff to strategically match prospective funding sources with existing and emerging program needs.
Coordinate/work with Fiscal Director to develop grant budgets.
Gather necessary input from appropriate program staff relating to program description and needs.
Draft inquiry letters and funding requests; submit to appropriate program staff and development director for feedback; incorporate edits/changes.
Collect appendices, data, letters of support, memos of understanding, budget materials for inclusion in proposal package.
Complete submission process, i.e, collating, photocopying, packaging and mailing and/or electronic submission.
Track and generate grant updates, reports other grant related information to funders.
Maintains appropriate grant files grant reporting schedules and submission requirements for agency purposes.
Work with grant monitors/administrators from funding sources to maintain relationships.
Assist with quality assurance and program monitoring activities, as needed.
Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints.
Other related duties as assigned.
SALARY: $60,000 per year
ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY:
All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.
F/T (exempt employee)
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirement of BA/BS in English or related field, plus three years of grant writing experience in area(s) of human/social services, domestic violence, community corrections, community outreach programs, HIV/AIDS and housing/homelessness. Must be able to demonstrate successful track record of grant research, preparation and submission to diverse funding sources (local, state, federal, private, corporate). Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the grant writing process. AAGP, AFP or NGMA membership or credentials a plus. Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills. Working knowledge of grant terminology, grant processes and standard grant requirements. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the agency Executive Director or designee, the person will be responsible for the research, preparation, development, writing and submission of grant proposals to local, state, and federal, foundation and corporate entities to maintain current grants and the possibility of new funding opportunities. Responsible for the timely submission of grant performance reports to funder. Work with Executive Director, Program Director, Fiscal Director and other agency staff to ensure funding goals are being met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain current grants and ensure renewals, etc. are up to date.
Research and identify new funding sources (federal, state, local, corporate, private foundations). Also, have the ability to respond to RFP’s & RFQ’s.
Meet with deputy director and program staff to strategically match prospective funding sources with existing and emerging program needs.
Coordinate/work with Fiscal Director to develop grant budgets.
Gather necessary input from appropriate program staff relating to program description and needs.
Draft inquiry letters and funding requests; submit to appropriate program staff and development director for feedback; incorporate edits/changes.
Collect appendices, data, letters of support, memos of understanding, budget materials for inclusion in proposal package.
Complete submission process, i.e, collating, photocopying, packaging and mailing and/or electronic submission.
Track and generate grant updates, reports other grant related information to funders.
Maintains appropriate grant files grant reporting schedules and submission requirements for agency purposes.
Work with grant monitors/administrators from funding sources to maintain relationships.
Assist with quality assurance and program monitoring activities, as needed.
Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints.
Other related duties as assigned.
SALARY: $60,000 per year
ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY:
All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.
