Grants Manager

Washington, DC

Full Time

Experienced

Position Summary
The Grants Manager oversees all grant efforts overseen by the Resource Development department to include identifying new funding opportunities, maintaining existing drafting grant proposals and reports, managing the schedule of proposals and reporting deadlines, ensuring grant agreement compliance, relationship management, and maintaining the grant database. This role seeks grant funding from a variety of institutions, including corporations, foundations, and sponsorships. This position is Hybrid and reports to NFHA office 2+ days per week.

Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee Comprehensive Management of Grant Proposals and Reporting

Prepare and submit high-quality grant proposals and reports.
Identify and maintain organizational funding needs and opportunities through corporate, foundation, and sponsorship opportunities throughout the entire grant lifecycle, from research and proposal development to submission, reporting, and renewal.
Prepare, draft, and write grant proposals in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Assemble grant proposals and reports, coordinating requests across departments to fulfill reporting needs.
Communicate the proposal strategy and progress to other organizational stakeholders and obtain input and signoff on content from NFHA departments as needed.
Write and edit executive summaries, conclusions, and organizational and program descriptions.

Management, Organization, and Oversight of Grant-Related Activities and Relationships to Ensure Effective Funding and Compliance

Create, update, and manage the grant calendar, ensuring that NFHA meets proposal and reporting deadlines.
Ensure all relevant contacts, details, and records as well as moves management activities for institutional funders are accurately captured in Salesforce.
Monitor and track grant expenditures and compliance.

Supporting and Enhancing NFHA’s Grant Management Efforts

Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant funding.
Collaborate with the finance team on the development of grant budgets and financial reporting.
Provide support for other development activities as needed.

General Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any field

6-10 years of experience in grants management, including writing and developing successfully funded grant proposal and funding applications to federal agencies and institutional funders
Experience developing, implementing, and executing project plans.
Experience managing grant proposals from federal agencies and institutional funders.
Experience with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs is a plus.
Knowledge of fair housing, fair lending compliance, affordable housing, civil rights, or racial justice.
Excellent computer skills including demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and grants portal experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Strong math and data analysis skills.
Can operate with a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, initiative, and professionalism.
A proactive self-starter with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ease and confidence interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, staff, board members, partners, members, vendors, donors, and complainants.
Ability to represent NFHA professionally and authentically. High energy and passion for NFHA's mission are essential.
Commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture while advancing NFHA’s mission.

Application Process
The salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $100,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience. NFHA offers:

100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
100% paid life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
Generous employer contribution to 403(b) retirement benefit plan
Comprehensive paid time off benefits, including holidays, vacation and sick leave

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No telephone calls, please.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.

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