Grants Manager - Full Time

at  Domus Kids Inc

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience writing corporate, foundation, and government grants preferred
• Experience as a researcher or writer (grant-writing, journalism, communications, marketing, technical writing)
• Superb writing and storytelling skills, with clear and concise writing style, excellent grammar, and an eye for copy editing
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles strongly preferred
• Experience working for a non-profit organization highly preferred
• Proven ability to collect, analyze and respond to data
• Commitment to the Domus mission, values and core principles
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software preferred
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills
• Project management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability with proven ability to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people and organizations
• High emotional intelligence with proven ability to work with diverse individuals from different backgrounds
• Proven ability to receive and respond to constructive feedback
• Ability to work fundraising events as needed, during nights and weekends

Grant Management

• Research RFPs, foundations and other new grant opportunities applicable to Domus’ programs and projects
• Complete grant applications, grant reports, and other writing projects which best align with the Domus mission and accumulate the resources necessary to support the organization’s target population
• Manage grant tracker listing all application and report deadlines and maintain electronic and paper files of grant applications, reports, award letters, contracts and other documents
• Coordinate reporting cycle as determined by grantee to ensure Domus meets required deadlines and deliverables
• Coordinate with Domus leadership team and finance team to ensure grant funds are received and allocated accordingly

General Development Tasks

• Visit Domus programs to build relationships with staff and obtain first-hand experience for use in writing descriptions used for grant applications and communication
• Maintain boilerplates by compiling current program descriptions, demographics, outcome results, and narratives about each Domus program
• Assist with answering funder inquiries and hosting funder site visits
• Help Development team in a variety of tasks to hit annual fundraising goals including assisting with fundraising events

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position. The work schedule will require the Grants Manager to attend all fundraising events. This job will be based on site in our administrative offices in Stamford, CT.