Grants and Compliance Manager

at  REFORM Alliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant management, fundraising, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful grant writing and funder relationship management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with special projects and initiatives is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex grant requirements, budgets, and financial reports.
• High attention to detail in managing grants, proposals, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing creative solutions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Zoom Grants and Salesforce
• Grant Writing

PURPOSE:

The Grants and Compliance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the success and sustainability of the organization by managing all aspects of incoming and outgoing grants. This role is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with major funding partners, leading development communications, and coordinating the delivery of key proposals and reports. The Contracts and Grants Manager also collaborates with various departments to ensure the alignment of grant activities with organizational goals and leads special projects that contribute to the overall mission and culture of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grant Management:
• Manage all aspects of outgoing and incoming grants, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational policies.
• Coordinate with the finance department on the distribution of funds to grantees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Monitor and evaluate grant performance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.
• Contract Management
• Lead the grants and contracts process
• Draft, administer, and monitor the full cycle of agreements to ensure they meet terms and conditions
• Develop and maintain accurate records of subgrant/contracting in systems, tools, and technologies
• Work closely with the Finance to coordinate disbursement of payment and report instance of non-compliance with contractual terms
• Recommend subgrant or contract-related policies to support overall organizational goals, priorities, and requirements, including compliance with laws and regulations.
• Review strategies and institutional procedures for dealing with challenging, complex grants or contract management issues.
• Acts as a point of contract with contractors and subgrantees; provides policy and procedure interpretation to various stakeholders, as needed.
• Compliance
• Preparing and submitting regulatory paperwork
• Support the General Counsel with compliance with REFORM policies and standards.
• Liaising with various external regulatory bodies
• Creating and maintaining a records and documentation database
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information, gain access, and provide updates on grant-related activities.
• Work closely with the finance and program teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and program implementation.
• Cultural Contribution:
• Contribute to the overall culture and success of the organization by promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Actively participate in organizational initiatives and support team members as needed.
• Special Projects:
• Lead the coordination of special projects.
• Manage other special projects as assigned by the General Counsel, ensuring they align with the organization’s strategic goals.