Grants Manager

Position Overview:

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Grants Manager to join our growing fundraising team. In collaboration with the Director of Development, the Grants Manager will have primary responsibility for developing and writing compelling grant proposals across the organization’s foundation and corporate fundraising efforts. They will also be responsible for management of the full grants cycle, including prospect research, documentation, and reporting. As CORI scales up its grant-seeking operation, a critical component of this role will be improving and establishing internal grant project management systems. This individual will also provide writing and editing support for government grants. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience writing successful grant proposals, top-notch project management skills, and a deep commitment to advancing economic inclusion for rural communities.

Consistent with our commitment to rural people and places, CORI is seeking candidates who are currently residing in or have significant lived experience in a rural community. Please review CORI’s definition of rural before applying.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Writing, editing, and submitting high-quality grant proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Proactively researching potential funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities.
• Collaborating with teams across the organization to gather information necessary for proposals and reports.
• Maintaining grant pipeline and calendar and documenting funder communications in DonorPerfect. 
• Establishing and implementing project management workflows for proposal development and post-award coordination with internal teams.
• Tracking and reporting on the status of grant applications to inform budget and cash flow management.
• Ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and reporting deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in grant writing in a nonprofit organization, with a demonstrated track record of successful grant proposals and grant project management.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and accurate proposals and reports.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from various sources and for different audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant policies, procedures, and processes, including working knowledge of grant funding research tools.
• Experience building and implementing new grant tracking systems
• Familiarity with nonprofit operations and fundraising strategies.
• Experience using donor relationship management systems (DonorPerfect preferred), project management tools (Monday.com), Google Suite, and Slack.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred); relevant experience may substitute for education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical writing skills/experience
• Familiarity with the economic inclusion funder landscape
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Travel via car and/or airplane.

Location: This is a remote position. Travel to headquarters in rural Vermont and other rural communities across the United States for strategic planning and alignment with the team. (Approximately 10 days per year)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please make sure your application materials are tailored to showcase your ability to succeed in this specific role. Incomplete applications, including those that do not answer the provided questions, will not be considered.
• About the hiring process: We are committed to respecting candidates’ time and efforts during the hiring process. At this time, we anticipate that the process will include the following steps:
•        Initial screening call with hiring manager (45 minutes)
•        Work sample submission and brief, skills-based exercise (up to 2 hours)
•        Panel interview (60 minutes)
•        Finalist interview (if needed) (30 minutes)
• Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Role is slated to begin September 16, 2024.
• CORI will manage the application and review process using our Workable platform. Please direct all inquiries through this system. We are unable to respond to phone and email inquiries at this time.

Benefits

Benefits

• Annual professional development allowance 
• 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance
• 5% employer matched 401k after 90 days
• Home office set-up allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15 days PTO (accrued) plus 8 floating holidays (pro-rated based on start date)
  

The salary for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer—people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. We are interested in your ambitions, personal experiences, great ideas, and passions, and believe that everyone’s unique story and perspective adds value to our organization.

Must be authorized to work in the US - no sponsorship offered at this time.