#DEV-024 – Grants Manager

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director/Chief Development Officer

Location: SE Portland

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 annually

Who We Are:

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon’s oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non-profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies.

At CCO We Take Care of Our People:

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans.
100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
Employee Assistance Program. Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who You Are:

The Grants Manager is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the Agency and its funders. The Grants Manager is responsible for, and in some cases in conjunction with Programs, researching, preparing, submitting and managing grant proposals and reports that support Agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria.

What You Will Work On:

Manage the grant-seeking process in its entirety.
Research potential funders, explore funding opportunities, assessing the fit with CCO.
Prepare the annual grant submission calendar
Collaborate with Agency Programs and Leadership of the area the grant will serve for a comprehensive understanding of the needs.
Understand CCO’s budget processes and history; ensure grant seeking efforts align with the agency budgets.
Project-manage the grant – production of the grant as well as participation in producing the grant proposal. Research statistics, trends and data for grant proposals
Maintain current library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff data, etc.
Execute thank you letters and facilitate grant contracts/agreements.
For grants awarded, manage the complete reporting process to ensure accurate and timely report submission.
Monitor and maintaining funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements
Track progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals
Draft compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success
In close partnership with members of Program Leadership, assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, and success stories to submit reports to funders.
Responsible for writing grants as well as managing grant writers CCO contracts with.
Essential to develop and maintain strong internal relations with both Accounting and Programs. Must maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all programs and services provided by CCO, as well as ongoing understanding of CCO budgets allowing for grant budgets to be created that align with Agency philosophy. The Grants Manager will work closely with the CDO to ensure the written grant narrative and the budget tell the same story.
Develop and maintain excellent external relations with funders and thereby helping position CCO to be competitive and increase the number of awards to be aligned with the strategic direction and goals of the Agency.
Participate in trainings and meetings as requested.
Adherence to Catholic Charities policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent lived and/or worked experience required.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

3 or more years’ experience in grant writing and grants management or fundraising.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

BACKGROUND AND MVR SCREENING:

Satisfactory results from pre-employment criminal and civil background screening required. Motor vehicle records (MVR) review required as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED:

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Benefits including health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee. 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays. Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution. Employee Assistance Program. Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program. Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

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