Grants Manager

Legal non-profit based in Oakland, CA has an immediate opening for a Grants Manager! The organization focuses on impact litigation and policy advocacy to build just policies, practices, and culture in support of young people in a variety of areas including education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice. This Grants Manager will join the Development team, focusing on ensuring the organization has the financial resources needed to pursue its mission and vision through fundraising efforts and activities. The team raises $20M+ annually from foundations, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and individuals. As a Grants Manager with this organization, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of foundation and government relationships, working in close partnership with program colleagues, executives and board members, the Development Manager will cultivate, solicit, and steward current and new foundation funders to increase financial support for core programs and for the organization at large. This position is 100% remote so candidates from around the US are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of grants and development experience in a non-profit.

Responsibilities

Manage foundation and government grant proposals by drafting narratives, coordinating budgets, editing proposals and reports, and ensuring timely submission of high-quality applicationsResearch, identify and cultivate new foundation and government funding opportunities to support the organization's missionCoordinate and track actions required to move foundation and government funding prospects through all stages of the cultivation processSupport Development Team efforts to uphold and integrate organizational values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all fundraising-related effortsEnsure that grants, reports and other written, funder-facing materials are accurate, compelling and of the highest quality and assist in crafting new, engaging content that communicates our impact and inspires and aligns staff and fundersSkillfully collaborate with the Executive Director and Program Directors working across youth rights issue areas, providing them with development expertise, especially as it pertains to prospecting, funder strategy and communications, funder meeting preparations, and proposal writing

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in non-profit grants, development, or philanthropyExperience successfully applying for and receiving significant private foundation grantsPersuasive, compelling communication skills, especially in written formExceptional attention to detail and project management skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesExperience with MS Office software suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) or similar applicationsFamiliarity with Salesforce a plus