Grants Manager
Grants Manager
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Job Description
About Communities In Schools of North Carolina:
At Communities In Schools we are all-in for kids. It is our passion-- it is our mission. As the State Office for North Carolina we deliver CIS programs across the state and we collaborate with local affiliate organizations to provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools is the nations largest dropout prevention organization serving 1.5 million students in 2400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright creative and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC we value relationships collaboration learning integrity and commitment.
Position Overview:
The Grants Manager contributes to CISNCs success by generating funds that ensure sustainability and growth.
The Grants Manager reports to the VP External Affairs and collaborates with colleagues across the organization especially with the program and finance teams. This position takes a proactive role in prospecting for and preparing accurate timely well-crafted grant proposals. The Grants Manager also works closely with program staff finance and other organization leadership to craft accurate timely reports to funders and agency stakeholders. This position also supports overall development department functions including but not limited to donor stewardship activities special events and other duties as assigned
Essential Duties:
CISNC Grant Writing & Reporting (75% of time)
- Proactively prospects for researches and writes compelling grant proposals that garner funding in support of CIS programs from a variety of sources: foundations corporations government civic groups and more.
- Produces timely accurate grant reports for funders that accurately reflect the work of CISNC.
- Works closely with Finance Program staff and others to prepare accurate timely reports to funders and other CIS stakeholders.
- Keeps complete and accurate records; maintains accurate annual grants and reports calendars detailing upcoming grant and reporting deadlines.
- Shares information related to grant proposals reports and funder requests to ensure all CISNC departments have a clear understanding of the roles expectations and information needed to complete quality proposals and reports in a timely manner.
- Participates in interdepartmental meetings to create review and strengthen grant proposals that advance the organizations work.
- Accurate and timely record keeping including file management.
- Continual upkeep of a grants calendar and grants reports calendar.
Affiliate Grant Writing & Report Support (25% of time)
- Proactively prospects for researches and writes compelling grant proposals that garner funding in support of CIS Affiliate across the state from a variety of sources: foundations corporations government civic groups and more
- This may also include providing grant or report review/edits offering best practice guidance and other grant-specific support to affiliates as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Necessary Skills:
Core Competencies
Student-Centered Integrity & Accountability Collaboration Impact-Driven Excellence Respect.
Job Specific Competencies
Decision Making & Judgment Initiative Planning & Organizing Researching Information Thoroughness Writing.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree or related field or equivalent job experience.
- 5 years experience writing and securing grants
- Technology savvy in Word Excel Outlook Power Point and SharePoint.
- Valid North Carolina drivers license and insurance.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this role. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary.
Perks:
We offer outstanding benefits including medical dental vision and 403(b) and MORE!!! We offer paid vacation wellness time and holidays. Our team is friendly fun and collaborative.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
