Grants Manager

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Urban League Of Greater Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Grants Manager at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta (ULGA) plays a crucial role in the Fund Development team, focusing on securing funding through grants and proposals to support the organization's mission of economic advancement for underserved communities. This position involves strategic planning, relationship management, and compliance tracking to ensure successful fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Fund Development Leadership Team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy for achieving annual corporate, foundation, and government fundraising goals.
• Research, develop, and write grants and proposals.
• Manage a portfolio of sponsorship and funding prospects.
• Manage grant onboarding, budget, and compliance tracking.
• Accountable for data management and reporting responsibilities.
• Ensure data integrity.
• Provide and/or identify training and development to support grant and proposal writing.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors.
• Participate in the fund development aspect of capital campaigns and events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in fund development.
• Expert grant and proposal writing skills.
• Experience and knowledge of donor management and effective fundraising strategies.
• Strong communication skills for persuasive presentations and proposals.
• Excellent project management skills in planning and prioritizing.
• Track record of writing successful grants submitted on time and won.
• Effective relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM Software (experience with Every Action is a plus).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program