Grants Manager - GLENWOOD ACADEMY

The Grants Manager will be responsible for Glenwood Academy’s grant fundraising program aligning with the strategic direction of Glenwood Academy and the objectives of the development department including drafting of proposals, researching new funders, grant reporting and other duties. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, you will play an integral role to ensure that Glenwood Academy continues our historic longevity to change the lives of those who need us the most. 

Core Job Responsibilities

Grant Writing

• Write and submit grants and funding requests with quality, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Ensure grant submissions are in alignment with funder guidelines and priorities.
• Create compelling narratives to help inform funders of the important work being done at Glenwood Academy and encourage their investment.
• Maintain grants calendar for the organization and ensure submissions are timely.
• Maintain grants calendar to track deadlines, communication, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain grant management policies and procedures
• Assist with establishing goals for grant development, submissions, and revenue.
• Work with finance team to prepare budgets and reporting as needed.

Grants Prospecting

• Identify new funding opportunities on a regularly scheduled pattern, expanding the current grants portfolio.
• Collaborate with program staff to stay informed of programming changes that will impact grant writing opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge on researched funders.

Grants Management

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong writing, research and editing skills
• Excellent ability to communicate both internally and externally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

 This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.  Employment at Glenwood is an “at-will” arrangement.