Grants Manager (Full-Time, Exempt)
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.
Job Description:
CHADS Grants Manager will work with the leadership team to write and submit funding proposals, grant research, monitor, evaluate and assess grant writing processes in the Development Department. The Grants Manager will report directly to CHADS Chief Development Officer.
Job Responsibilities:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Normal working hours will be Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required for special events.
- Manage the agency's portfolio of organizational funders - including government sources, foundations, and corporations.
- Write and submit grant funding proposals to further the mission and goals of the organization.
- Maintain organized grant files for audit readiness.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grantor requirements.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to team.
- Research prospective funding sources and develop applications/proposals to secure new funding.
- Attend community events to develop and cultivate relationships with funders.
- Collaborate with CHADS leadership team regarding grant details, new initiatives, projects, and success stories.
- Participate in CHADS leadership meetings and provide insight on giving trends in the region.
- Communicate grant deadlines and requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Oversee CHADS annual grants calendar for applications and progress reports.
- Assist in identifying potential strategic partnerships with other area non-profit organizations.
- Develop and foster funder relationships.
- Track and maintain grant-related documents in agency shared drive.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and/or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in grant management/writing
- Knowledge and understanding of grant funding cycles, application procedures and compliance requirements
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and funder expectations simultaneously
- A passion for CHADS mission, vision, and values
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook)
SALARY RANGE: $55,000+ per year
CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OUR MISSION
CHADS SAVES YOUNG LIVES BY ADVANCING THE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE.
WHAT WE DO
CHADS is a 501(c)(3) organization offering Signs of Suicide®, Family Support, and Social Emotional Well-being programs to advance the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. Aside from providing adolescents and young adults ages 25 and under with counseling services and educational programs, we also serve parents, educators, and community members with resources, presentations, and more to provide a holistic and proactive approach to mental illness and bullying.
VISION
To be the community leader in educating and supporting young people whose lives are impacted by suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and/or depression.
CORE VALUES
- Youth Focused - Support the mental health of youth and young adults with each decision we make.
- Passion - Keep our mission and vision central in our work. We show pride, enthusiasm and dedication in everything we do.
- Character - Value those we serve, our employees, volunteers, and collaborating organizations by demonstrating honesty, respect, integrity, trust, and supporting diversity. We are people of character.
- Hope - Bring hope to the clients and families we support. We are confident that their lives will improve and they will get through their mental health crisis.
- Collaboration - Encourage effective partnerships with youth and their families, community volunteers, school districts, businesses, other nonprofits, and the broader community.
- Stewardship - Emphasize efficiency, quality, and the optimal use of resources in all aspects of our operation, ensuring that we remain responsible guardians of the trust that our community places in us.
- Accountability - Meet our commitments and take responsibility for our performance.
- Excellence - Expect the best of co-workers and ourselves. Strive for positive outcomes, continuous quality improvement, and fact-based decision-making. We are committed to providing only high quality programs and services.
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