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The Grants Manager is a member of the US Development Team, reporting to the Director of Development. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals, reports, and recognition for Foundation and Institutional donors, including private and public foundations, Jewish Federations, and corporations as appropriate. This person will communicate with colleagues in Israel and throughout the US, and beyond to complete tasks for the role. This position requires strong writing, editing, organizational, and analytical skills, with a proven track record of successfully securing major institutional funding. This position is remote in the United States (NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME) with office space available in our Warrington, PA headquarters if preferred.
Key Responsibilities :
• Lead grant proposal development and submission, including preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications. This may involve:
• Researching new and expanded funding opportunities within the USA
• Maintaining and building relationships with funders, trustees/program managers, and other strategic partners
• Drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, logic models, budgets, and online applications in collaboration with staff in the USA and Israel
• Collaborating with donors and Israel Guide Dog Center staff to explore funding opportunities, coordinate site visits, communicate priorities, and more
• Maintaining master calendar and all associated files and correspondence in CRM;
• Ensuring funders are recognized in accordance with their preferences
• Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets, involving:
• Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements;
• Working with Israel to establish achievable and reportable metrics,
• Drafting compelling progress reports and program updates
• Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents
• Other duties as assigned
Specific Job Requirements :
• At least five years of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising
• Proven and confirmable track record of writing and securing institutional grants
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills as well as superior editing skills
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with donor development/CRM software systems and online grant applications
• Familiarity and experience with institutional funders of Jewish/Israel-based causes
• Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of the Israel Guide Dog Center
How to Apply: To apply, email a resume, cover letter, and non AI writing sample to [email protected]
Compensation $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience, generous PTO, and IRA match
Submission deadline: Position is open until filled.
Learn more about us at www.israelguidedog.org or watch a short video: https://youtu.be/J1AKDfRRMVo?si=47csF_jBLbMGbfqx