Grants Manager
Grants Manager
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Job Description
At the Toronto Blue Jays our mission is to get better every day to win world series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada. Whether you are part of our team on or off the field we have an unwavering commitment to elevate every aspect of our roles consistently innovating and delivering excellence each day.
We offer a unique and exciting experience that extends beyond the ballpark whether you are passionate about baseball or simply interested in becoming a part of a multifaceted diverse sports organization we welcome you.
If you are motivated to help bring World Series Championships back to Canada and to celebrate with our fans theres a spot waiting for you here with the Toronto Blue Jays!
Jays Care Foundation Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
Jays Care Foundation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race gender sexual orientation disability or other factors. If youre excited about this role but dont meet every qualification we still encourage you to applyyou could be the right candidate even if your experience isnt an exact match.
NATURE & SCOPE
The incoming Grants Manager will be responsible for overseeing the granting stream of Jays Care programsField Of Dreams. They will oversee the grant review processes from start to finish and ensure that it is fair efficient and aligned with Jays Cares goals and objectives.
Field Of Dreams
Field of Dreams is Jays Cares infrastructure granting program focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for children and youth. The program provides funding to design refurbish and build spaces where young people can play baseball develop life skills and learn from positive role models. To date Jays Care has invested over $15 million in safe play spaces for children and youth across Canada.
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REPORTS TO:
Director Finance & Operations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Capital Grants (85%)
- Grant Application Process: Responsible for setting up and managing the grant application process. This involves creating and adhering to guidelines criteria and deadlines in place for grant submissions. Work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and the Field of Dreams Coordinator to review and meet the programs objectives.
- Review and Evaluate Applications: Create a workback schedule for all granting streams evaluating each application without bias using a scoring rubricdesigned system. Follow up with the applicant for clarification.
- Report to Grants Committee: Score review and consolidate material Field of Dreams projects with management recommendations to the Grants Committee. Prepare all material for the Grants Committee to review. Work with the Grants Chair and Director of Finance & Operations for alignment before meeting with the Grants Committee.
- Communication: Communicate with applicants about the status of their proposals share feedback from the review process and notify successful applicants of the funding decisions. You may provide constructive feedback for unsuccessful applicants to help improve future proposals.
- Project Management: Create letters of agreement for successful projects and ensure projects reach milestones set out in the agreements.
- Budget Management: You will need to manage the budget allocated for the program. This includes ensuring that funds are appropriately allocated to successful applications and tracking their usage and progress throughout the grant period.
- Continuous Improvement: Continually assess and improve the grant review process to enhance its efficiency transparency and effectiveness.
Infrastructure Project Management (15%)
- Research & Development: Work closely with our consultant to create blueprints for a bestinclass multiaged multiabilities baseball diamond best suited for Canadian climates
- Communication: Liaise with provincial government officials/suppliers etc.
- Project Planning and Initiation: Work closely with our consultant to develop detailed project plans including timelines resource requirements and budgets
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized motivated & committed individual with strong planning and decision making capabilities who is interested in being part of community development. Furthermore they must have excellent interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail who can both manage & work with a team while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision. This individual must also be able to quickly adapt to new changes and challenges faced on a daily basis. In addition our ideal candidate must have the following:
- 2 years of professional experience in the notforprofit sector in a similar field
- Project Management experience
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the Baseball landscape in Canada is a strong asset.
- Ability to speak French (an asset)
IT KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel
- Knowledge of Salesforce NonProfit Success Pack
- Working knowledge of Google Docs Survey Monkey & Qualtrics
To protect our people brand and assets a preemployment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.
At Jays Care Foundation we believe the key to a strong business is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity celebrating our different perspectives and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.
Throughout the recruitment process we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Hire Type: Permanent
Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way (210) Toronto ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Jays Care Foundation Finance & Operations
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
