Senior Grants Manager

at  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is a growing organization and always focused on taking the best care of its many constituents. It is the 6th largest affiliate in the nation and for over 6 years been the leader in quality service. It focuses its services on youth ages 5-25. Our Mission: We build trusting and enduring relationships that encourage and support young people
POSITION PURPOSE: The primary purposes of this position are to contribute to the agency’s fundraising goals by leading the grant proposal development process and contributing to other fund development initiatives. The position supports post-award grants management, reporting, and compliance AND collaborates with internal and external stakeholders - staff, funding partners, community organizations - to support the sustainability and advancement of the agency. Requires strong writing, data analysis, project management, communication skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant experience of work with administration, grant writing, grants management or fundraising preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with donor development software systems a plus.
• Familiarity and experience working with national, governmental and Missouri State funders a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
• Experience working with all levels; ability to prepare and present to senior teams and Board of Directors as well as working with major donors, corporate CEOs, and government officials.
• Strong project planning and management skills; able to manage multiple key projects/grants simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and proof-reading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a variety of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to teach and respond to others’ needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Technology/computer skills needed. Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, & Teams); Outlook and Zoom. Experience using data management systems is required. Must have comfort with learning new cloud-based applications.
• Flexible work hours to meet the needs of team members, schools, and community partners, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Agency Values:

• We Center Youth (the Individual and their Family)
• We Progress and Grow Intentionally
• We Cultivate Belongingness
• We Commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Principles