Grants Manager for Mid-Ohio Foodbank

JOB TITLE: Grants Manager
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Development
DIRECT REPORTS: None
STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

SUMMARY:  Responsible for managing the Mid-Ohio Foodbank (MOF) grant process including: prospect identification, donor outreach and cultivation, preparing and submitting proposals and writing reports to secure more than $1 million annually to further Mid-Ohio Foodbank's mission.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Research, identify and recommend corporate, community, family, city, state and federal grant opportunities that will support MOF programs and goals
• Manage full relationship of assigned accounts (corporate and community foundations)
• Conduct pre-grant application meetings with appropriate team members across departments to determine cost/benefits, eligibility, timelines, responsibilities and application process
• Lead the grant writing and submission process
• Develop and maintain grant activity reporting system and related confidential files
• Convene post grant acceptance meetings with appropriate staff to finalize implementation and define reporting schedules and evaluation responsibilities
• Manage grant reporting schedules, reporting responsibilities and prepare necessary reports to comply with grant requirements
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and grant funders
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.

Experience:  Minimum of two years of experience in prospect research and identification, grant proposal preparation, data collection and analysis, outcome measurements and reporting results. Knowledge of community, corporate and family foundations in MOF service area.  Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and proven success of goal attainment.  Knowledge of grant research and proposal writing practices and principles.

Skills/Competencies:  Proficiency with Microsoft tools, excellent written and oral communication skills.  Must possess outstanding research, writing, proof reading, planning, organizing, conceptual and strategic/critical thinking skills.  Must be able to communicate in a compelling and succinct manner.  Ability to work independently as well as with a team.  Must be able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and be flexible to changing priorities.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions:  Normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required.

ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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