Grants Manager

Grants Manager Denver, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2660+Larimer+St+Denver+CO+USA+80205) Apply Description WHO WE ARE Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities. WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential. **Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Grants Manager is primarily responsible for developing and implementing grant seeking strategies that increase government grants revenue and ensure efficient and effective grant-funded programming across the organization. Essential functions include proactively coordinating grants opportunities with program leaders by researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, managing a portfolio of grant funders, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Prepares annual grant applications and grant reports including compiling and analyzing program impact data · Research government programs for new grant opportunities · Directly manages and oversees annual government grants pipeline development and sets funding targets, utilizing donor and funder database · Measure and track grant outcomes to quantify the grant success and to inform reporting and grant impact. · Responsibility for $1M+ in annual grants funding with expectation to lead in building and growing a pipeline for long-term sustainability · Assists with program development and evaluation to maximize funding · Partners with program managers in major donor proposal development and cases for support · Performs all other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities · There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position Salary Range: $62,000-$72,000 annual Working Conditions and Physical Requirements · Mainly office environment with some event days · Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, Lifting (30 to 50 pounds), Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments Position Type and Expected Hours of Work · Full-time, 40 hours/week Location VOA Colorado Admin 2660 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer Position Will Remain Open Until Filled VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Requirements Competencies · Strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts, stories, and ideas into accurate, practical, and tactical actions · Demonstrates compassion for helping those that are the most vulnerable in our community. Demonstrates knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn about poverty, human service government programs, VOA Colorado solutions and services, homelessness, aging, veterans, at-risk youth and helping those most vulnerable in our society · Models core culture attributes of VOA Colorado that include “AIRS” (accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service). Also, models and pursues with vigor VOA Colorado’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart) Minimum Qualifications of Position · Bachelor’s Degree in related field · Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and reporting or administration · Demonstrated track record of successful five-and six-figure grant proposals · Experience with effective grant seeking tasks, funder cultivation and relationship management, program development, proposal development, grant management and reporting, and funder stewardship · Own transportation with valid driver’s license and state-mandated insurance Preferred Qualifications of Position · Experience and comfort with program evaluation standards and stewardship reports · Previous successful government grant seeking for human services related field · Previous creative or technical writing experience Knowledge and Skills · Intermediate to advanced understanding of donor management software or CRM systems · Experience in data management software, including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel · Presentation and public speaking skills Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process. Salary Description 62,000-72,000