Overview
Under the direction of the Vice President of Development, the Grant Development Manager is responsible for leading the organization's grant development efforts by identifying, cultivating, writing, submitting, and managing grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other institutional funding partners.
The Grant Development Manager will develop and implement a comprehensive grants strategy focused on expanding sustainable revenue to support Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties' mission and strategic priorities. This position will work collaboratively with executive leadership, program directors, finance staff, marketing, and external partners to secure funding that expands services throughout the Inland Empire.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To successfully fulfill this role, the individual must perform the following duties to a satisfactory standard:
Grant Strategy & Research
- Develop and implement an annual grants strategy aligned with the organization's Strategic Plan.
- Research and identify foundation, corporate, local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
- Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar and funding pipeline.
- Monitor philanthropic trends and emerging grant opportunities.
Grant Proposal Development
- Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers.
- Collaborate with program leadership to develop narratives, outcomes, and evaluation plans.
- Coordinate with Finance to prepare grant budgets.
- Ensure proposals meet all submission requirements and deadlines.
Grant Management & Compliance
- Manage the grants management system.
- Track submissions, awards, reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines.
- Prepare timely narrative and financial reports.
- Maintain organized grant files and documentation.
Funder Relations
- Build relationships with institutional funders.
- Coordinate site visits and stewardship activities.
- Represent Catholic Charities within the philanthropic community.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Programs, Finance, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.
- Recommend improvements to grant systems and processes.
- Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
Additional comparable duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or a related field required
- Minimum of three years of experience in successful grant writing with demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, or government grants.
- GPC or CFRE preferred but not required.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent writing, research, project management, collaboration, budgeting, communication, and organizational skills with a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties as needed.
- Work in diverse settings, including office environments, community events, and organizational functions.
- Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
