Job Posting: Grants Manager
Position: Grants Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote, hybrid, or in-person (within VT, CT, NH, MD or MA) options available
Reports To: Director of Philanthropy
Company Overview:
Aspire Living & Learning is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of neurodiverse children and adults. We are seeking a motivated Grants Manager to lead our grant fundraising efforts, securing resources that drive our vision forward and directly benefit our community.
Job Purpose:
The Grants Manager will oversee all aspects of grant fundraising, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop compelling proposals and steward relationships with funders. This role involves managing the grant application process, from research and proposal writing to post-award reporting, while aligning efforts with organizational goals and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write persuasive grant proposals, demonstrating strong writing skills and a clear articulation of Aspire's mission and impact.
- Prepare and submit funding requests, cultivate relationships with funders, and meet with them as necessary.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather program information and develop accurate budgets for proposals.
- Partner with finance staff to ensure compliance with donor guidelines and accurate grant documentation.
- Develop and execute a strategic plan to increase grant revenue, in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy.
- Maintain a grants calendar, track activity, and conduct ongoing prospect research.
- Input and maintain grant data in Salesforce, producing reports and tracking performance metrics.
- Stay informed about philanthropic trends and community needs that may impact grant opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on grant writing.
- Proven track record of securing grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000+.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with CRM databases (preferably Salesforce).
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and nonprofit financials.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Creative thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
Our employees enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals and believe in a healthy work/life balance. In addition, eligible employees will receive:
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- 403(b) retirement plan and employer matching contribution
- Paid sick and personal days
- Focus on ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for advancement – many of our employees have 20+ years of tenure and hold leadership positions after joining us as Direct Support Professionals!
- Life insurance (equal to twice your salary!)
- Short and long-term disability
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Pay from $75,000 - $82,000; Hybrid or Remote in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, or Maryland
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
