Grants Manager

POSITION: Grants Manager 

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Regular, Salaried, Non-exempt

JOB LOCATION: Pillsbury United Communities, 1201 37thAvenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412

(Agency Application Form Must Be Completed)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Proven ability to write grant proposals to raise approximately $1,000,000 in non-governmental, non-United Way dollars.

2. Ability to manage multiple writing projects (grant proposals and reports in progress).

3. Ability to contribute to department operations as a team member and leader.

4. Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.

5. Ability to collaborate with colleagues on projects and initiatives.

6. Knowledge and understanding of the cycles of poverty and effects of racism.

7. Ability to adapt to changing needs and desires of the agency.

8. Bachelor?s degree and experience in nonprofit grant writing or related experience.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

 

1. Plan, organizes, directs and evaluates a comprehensive corporate and foundation relations program including ongoing contact (mail e-mail, telephone and personal visits) with current and potential grantors.

2. Researches foundations, corporate foundations and corporations to determine matches between their philanthropic interests and agency program priorities and objectives.  Specifically the Grants Manager determines areas of mutual interest, range of grants available and appropriate strategies for cultivation and solicitation (proposal submission).

3. Writes proposals and / or edits and collates the writing done by others.  Manages an internal proposal creation process to craft proposals that address specific program priorities by matching these priorities to funding priorities of foundations, corporate foundations and other grantors.

4. Plans and executes a comprehensive stewardship program for foundations and corporate foundations including submission of timely and appropriate reports, gift acknowledgements donor recognition.

5. Prepares a comprehensive annual development plan including budget projections for foundations and corporations.

 

 

BENEFITS AVAILABLE (depending upon eligibility and policy):Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program  Group Life Insurance Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Leave

Automatic Payroll Deposit 

Optional Health Care Plan 

Retirement Plan

Temporary Disability Bank

Group Disability Insurance

Optional Tax Deferred Annuity

Dental Insurance Plan

 

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT:

Pillsbury United Communities

Attn:  Human Resources

414 S. 8th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404-1081

E-mail: hr@puc-mn.org Website:  www.puc-mn.org

**AGENCY APPLICATION FORMS REQUIRED FOR ALL JOB OPENINGS**

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 27th, 2006

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