Grants Manager

Overview

Manages government grant funding, applications, compliance, reporting, and related project oversight

Key Responsibilities

• grant tracking
• draw management
• data collection
• reporting
• contract coordination
• funding research

Tasks

-Identify and share relevant grant funding opportunities with appropriate departments or functional teams when aligned with organizational strategic priorities. -Fulfill the role of content expert on housing-related government grant funding programs. -Develop and maintain needed documentation on grants required for compliance. -Gather information to negotiate the terms of funding awards, including consultation with internal Real Estate Development employees and legal counsel as needed. -Oversee and perform duties associated with draws for grant reimbursements. -Manage and assemble information/data collection, content development and writing to meet deadlines for contracting, including due diligence, program milestones, and draw eligibility. -Assist with other activities of Government Grants department as needed. -Manage and assemble information/data collection, content development and writing to meet submission deadlines with complete and accurate applications. -Ensure financial accuracy through identifying eligible expenditures within allowed timeframes. -Update internal teams (RED, Construction, HOS) about any specific grant restrictions/requirements that may impact work processes such as Federal Section 3, eligible expense date, etc. -Review all documentation for completeness and compliance. -Serve as primary point of contact, project manager, and ally for specific government donors and awarded grants with a key focus on strengthening Habitat’s outreach, partnership, and leadership. -Convene, coordinate, and provide leadership to Habitat program, administrative, and management teams who contribute to grants. -Create, maintain, and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders as required. -Provide direction to volunteers to gather appropriate invoices and payment to support draw requests; perform duties as needed if volunteers are unavailable. -Coordinate contract approvals and execution. -In addition to new construction programs, participate in new program planning and expanding government grant opportunities to align with Habitat’s needs, i.e., housing renovation, housing repair, aging in place, etc. -Manage draw requests, including reviewing and processing invoices, entering requisition documents and correct coding. -Independently determine solutions to problems and make recommendations. -Research government funding opportunities through all available outlets; attend pre-application conferences for grant programs. -Compile necessary information and statistics for all reports, change negotiation, reimbursement submittals, and monitoring visits. -Create, maintain, and continually improve the grant tracking system to ensure timely preparation of grant files, implementation of grant requirements and grant processing. -Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports to be valued contributors. Effectively communicate grant funding objectives and performance expectations to all direct reports.

Requirements

• grant writing
• project management
• excel
• salesforce
• driver's license
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Experience coordinating multiple high value projects in various stages of the project life cycle; if working with grants upward to $2M annually preferred. -The ability to successfully project manage in a multi project, non-linear environment that requires a flexible and adaptive approach to meeting milestones and deadlines; that often have inherent uncertainties. -A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes. -Ability to maintain confidentiality of position. -The ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable. -Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams and departments. -Government grants and housing development experience with Federal HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP and State Prop 123 funding highly preferred. -Full proficiency in the MS365 Suite, especially Excel. -Clear and concise communication skills; oral and technical writing. -Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize workload to meet schedules and deadlines. -Strong mathematics and statistical skills. -An inquisitive nature to acquire and assemble information and data that isn’t always readily available. -A solid understanding of federal cross-cutting compliance requirements. -Ability to talk on the phone and work at a computer for extended periods of time. -Experience in research and analysis of demographic information; including census data. -Experience working with, and overseeing, volunteers a plus. -A working knowledge of real estate development and construction processes. -Ability to independently seek solutions but also work well in a team-based environment. -Most work is performed indoors at a desk in a shared office or meeting setting, with the ability to work remotely at times. -Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary. -An excellent attention to detail with the ability to write, proofread and self-edit content. -Hybrid work model - minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location (Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday), with ability to work from home the other days) During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to learn the role, build critical interdepartmental connections, and strengthen the development team’s vision, strategy, and cohesiveness. -5+ years of successful grant writing and coordination, or progressive experience with similar responsibilities (i.e. management, project management, highly regulated sector, contract negotiation, or finance) -A continuously expanding knowledge of available grant funding locally, regionally, and nationally, including HUD programs such as HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP or similar. -Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Asana, Monday.com or similar database proficiency, preferred.

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Benefits

-The anticipated starting annual compensation range is $68,000 - $78,000 for the position. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. FLSA Status will be determined by the starting compensation based on applicable state minimum for exempt status. The full salary range for this position is: $68,000 - $92,500.

About Habitat For Humanity International

-Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments. -Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit. -Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes. -Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents. -Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.

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