Grants Manager

The Opportunity: Ideal candidates will feel a connection with WMHTs public service mission: As the WMHT Grants Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with WMHT staff to identify/understand WMHTs work and to identify funding opportunities. They will build inter-departmental relationships to maximize understanding of departmental resources and priorities. Responsible for researching and securing funding support for new station projects and ongoing station initiatives. Will also research emerging media and fundraising trends and makes recommendations on potential funding opportunities. Serves as a vital member of the Institutional Advancement team. Reports to the Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer. Grants Management: Provides comprehensive grants administration program Prepare compelling proposals prior to deadline for review Submit timely proposals via funder preferred process Submit timely and accurate reports Work collaboratively with the business office to keep grant reporting current Represent funders within WMHT to ensure grant requirements are met and exceeded Manage relationships with funding agencies, cultivate and maintain communication and relationships with current and potential funding agencies in order to: Keep funders apprised of the focus of new and ongoing WMHT initiatives Stay informed of agency funding priorities Identify opportunities for funders to experience the stations work Establish relationships with key individuals and organizations within the local philanthropic community Maintain database on all grant activity to include deadlines, actions, open items on: Existing/current grants Pending proposals submitted for funding review Upcoming grant opportunities Newly explored funding opportunities Prepare monthly activity reports including funding requests, grants and reporting information Manage accurate proposal and agency archive (submitted proposal, contracts/notice, reports, deliverable, dates) both electronic and paper files as needed to provide comprehensive account of grant details. Maintain an accurate contact list of corporate, private, and public foundations and government donors Stay current on national and local funding agencies priorities Foster a collaborative and consultative environment Work with staff to develop content for grant applications Reconcile assigned grants and prepare monthly reports, including revenues and projected balances, to make recommendations and resolve issues Develop and manage revenue and expense budgets related to grants Achieve annual grant funding targets Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 2 -3 years proven experience in grant management Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills; able to consult effectively with others Commitment to WMHTs mission and core values Highly effective time management skills: ability to juggle multiple projects with high level of excellence and accuracy Proficient with database software and database management Experience synthesizing complex information into clear and comprehensive summaries Experience working in a collaborative environment Flexibility, adaptability, curiosity, integrity An orientation toward self-starting, proactive anticipation of team needs, and creative problem solving Personal Characteristics Desired: Pragmatic, collaborative, and results oriented with highly developed relationship building skills Creative, versatile, intuitive, driven, and mission oriented