Grants Manager
Texas Civil Rights Project
Texas
Anticipated Start Date: 2024
Description
The Grants Manager identifies, cultivates, and secures grant funds supporting general operations and agency initiatives. The Grants Manager develops grant applications and reports in coordination with multiple departments within TCRP, including Development, Finance, and program teams. The Grants Manager supports a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts and drives the institutional funder prospecting process. The Grants Manager is a key member of TCRP’s Development team and reports directly to TCRP’s Senior Grants & Foundations Manager.
Responsibilities
Grant Writing and Reporting
Develop grant proposals, reports, and other written materials in collaboration with multiple departments and Senior Grants & Foundations Manager for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Manage the submission of grant materials for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Work with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager to produce grant budgets and financial reports to funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Maintain and update as needed a substantive grants resource guide of program information and impact work language used by the Development team
Assist in a grant submission plan and maintain a submission calendar that is integrated into the overall Development annual plan and addresses the organization’s fundraising needs
Assist with other grants on a limited basis, based on team capacity
Assist with general writing support, as needed on a limited basis, based on team capacity
Grant Prospects
Lead and manage funder prospecting process to identify, cultivate, and secure support for existing and planned program activities
Work independently and with the Prospect Research Specialist to identify grant funding sources using available prospecting tools
Research, evaluate, and recommend prospects for grants cultivation
Write and submit Letters of Interest and grant applications for grant prospects in coordination with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
Schedule and manage meetings with current and potential funders in coordination with Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
Ensure the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager is regularly informed of the grant prospect program and progress
Grant Operations
Track grant status, expected funds, and reporting as required by funding sources for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Effectively report funded award status, incoming grant information, and next steps to the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
Work closely and regularly with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager to effectively track spending, restrictions, and timelines related to grants on a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Develop, maintain, and regularly update the grants module in TCRP’s database, currently through EveryAction, with all moves, including all related grant materials, grant tracking, and reporting information
Ensure that all submitted grant materials, supporting documents, and grant agreements are uploaded and organized in organizational files
Maintain current records in the database, including contact information
Relationship Engagement and Management
Build effective and trustworthy relationships with foundation trustees, funders, and staff for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
Assure that all fundraising materials and any communication with funders maintain the highest standards of professionalism
Represent TCRP at meetings, conferences, and fundraising events, as appropriate, or assist in the coordination of TCRP attendance ○ Develop and maintain effective relationships with team members
Maintain knowledge of TCRP’s programs, including attending meetings as needed
Assure compliance with the standards established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Requirements
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:
3+ years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment for a multi-million dollar revenue organization with a demonstrable understanding of grants processes (experience in grant writing preferred)
Demonstrable persuasive writing abilities, such as the ability to write compelling, articulate, structured reports and proposals (experience in grant writing preferred)
Rigorous attention to detail and timelines
Successful experience earning the confidence of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to understand the interests of funders and prospects to develop relationships between them and TCRP
Ability to tailor messaging to reach intended audiences effectively, both written and oral
Exercise confidentiality and accuracy for all funder and prospect information
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Contributes to an inclusive space for brainstorming, collaboration, and feedback on the Grants Team, the Dev Team, and the organization as a whole
Values a growth mindset to cultivate life-long learning, promote resilience, reframe challenges into learning opportunities, and look beyond stereotypes
Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities—including in particular communities of color, immigrant communities, and persons with disabilities—and across different teams internally
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
Salary will be based on years of experience, with a minimum salary starting at $70,092-$75,438. TCRP also offers excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a deep commitment to a meaningful work-life balance.
BENEFITS
We offer a broad range of benefits, including:
Four weeks of paid vacation (prorated upon the date of hire), up to sixteen weeks of paid family leave (following a six-month probationary period), paid sick time, and extensive holidays, including a two-week winter break at the end of the year and a wellness week in the summer.
Employer-paid healthcare coverage for you and your dependents, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
401K retirement plan
Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs, and workshops
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is a community lawyering organization boldly serving the movement for equality and justice in and out of the courts and seeking to advance a vision of a Texas where all communities can thrive with dignity and justice and without fear.
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