Manager of Grants & Foundations

Job Summary 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your strategic thinking and relationship-building skills can drive impactful change? We're seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Grant Manager to join our team! 

As a Grant Manager, you'll be at the forefront of securing vital funding to support our mission-oriented initiatives. You'll dive deep into research, cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and foundations, and craft compelling grant proposals that capture the essence of our organization's vision. Your strategic mindset and attention to detail will ensure that every dollar raised goes directly toward making a positive impact in our community and beyond. 

If you're ready to take on the challenge of driving sustainable growth through grant funding, and you're passionate about making a difference in the world, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create lasting change and leave a legacy that matters. 

A Day in the Life 

Annual Planning and Strategy: 

• Develop an annual plan that includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding activities for approximately 120 foundations. 

• Place special emphasis on reporting and submission deadlines. 
  
  

Research and Funding Identification: 

• Identify and research new funding opportunities for the Regional Food Bank. 

• Use the internet with prospect researcher, relationships with existing funders, and information obtained from Regional Food Bank staff and volunteers. 
  
  

Grant Writing and Management: 

• Write and serve as the primary grant writer for all grants and proposals produced by the Regional Food Bank. 

• Manages grant process from identification, solicitation and reporting 
  
  

Foundation Relations: 

• Serve as the primary contact for all grant and foundation-related questions, except for a small group of foundations that work with the CEO and Chief Advancement Officer. 

• Cultivate personal relationships with foundation program officers, Regional Food Bank staff, volunteers, community stakeholders and others as appropriate to solicit and submit funding requests to foundations. 
  
  

Grant Application and Submission: 

• Submit grant requests to foundations through various methods, including letters requesting financial support, letters of inquiry, full grant proposals and formal presentations. 

• Provide funding request information for funding applications and reports in formats consistent with the Regional Food Bank’s policies. 
  
  

Foundation Outreach and Engagement: 

• Conduct tours and run presentations for foundations, granting organizations and other community groups. 

• Coordinate foundation site visits to the Regional Food Bank, and when appropriate, include other team members. 

• Steward new and existing foundation donors through required grant reporting, in-person meetings and supplemental stewardship reports. 
  
  

Financial Management: 

• Work with Regional Food Bank accounting, database and program staff to ensure that all foundation and grant gifts are credited in the Regional Food Bank’s accounting systems and used according to donor guidelines. 
  
  

Special Events and Publicity: 

• Work with others to recognize donors as needed. 

• Obtain publicity as necessary for gifts by working with the Regional Food Bank’s marketing and communications team. 
  
  

Data Management and Follow-Up: 

• Maintain current foundation and grant information in the Regional Food Bank’s database, including key foundation contracts, proposal details, foundation summaries and upcoming deadlines. 

• Track the status of requests for funding and follow up when necessary.