Grants Manager

Grants Manager

NATIVE AMERICAN LIFELINES INC - 4.0

Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Resource allocation Financial forecasting Writing grant proposals Financial operations Managerial strategic planning Budget management Financial data reconciliation Non-profit experience Bachelor's degree in finance Bachelor's degree in business Financial management report preparation Mid-level Donor relationship building State healthcare regulations Finance Budget forecasting Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Data management Task prioritization Calendar management Staff training Fundraising Grant budgeting Productivity software Training & development Bachelor's degree in accounting Business 2 years Accounting Full Job Description MISSION The Mission of Native American LifeLines is to promote health and social resiliency within Urban American Indian communities. Native American LifeLines applies principles of trauma informed care to provide culturally centered behavioral health, dental, outreach and referral services.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Native American Lifelines Inc. (NAL) is a small nonprofit community-based agency in Baltimore, MD, with an additional service location in Boston, MA. NAL serves American Indians/Alaskan Natives, primarily providing health education, health promotion, case management, substance abuse counseling, dental services, transportation, and support groups. Our program is part of a network of 42 Urban Indian Health Organizations nationally and a member of the National Council of Urban Indian Health. NAL's substance use & mental health outpatient treatment program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

POSITION SUMMARY

Native American LifeLines is seeking a dedicated Grants Manager to oversee all aspects of grant function, from identifying funding opportunities to ensuring proper grant compliance, data management, and evaluation. The role requires a detail-oriented individual to prepare and submit grant proposals, manage grant reporting and ensure compliance with all grantor guidelines. The ideal candidate has a firm understanding of non-profit fundraising strategies, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and has a proven track record of successful grant management. Additionally, an ability to develop, manage, and maintain positive relationships with funders will be vital to this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Competencies Thorough understanding of Federal, state, and local funding sources and the ability to local potential sources of funding. Thorough understanding of grant funding best practices and applicable local, state, and Federal regulations. Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources. Proven experience in developing grant lifecycle management tools. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. A thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Extremely organized and meticulous with details. Exceptional time and priority management skills. Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports. Demonstrates discretion in handling sensitive information, including employee salaries and confidential project details, essential for grant applications. Duties/Responsibilities Post-award duties include monthly budget and expenditure reconciliation, financial projections, interpreting financial policies and applying best practices in order to effectively communicate financial reporting. Serves as liaison with internal departments. Write and edit winning proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and individual donors. Collaborate cross-departments to collect content and craft proposals by deadline. Work with staff and finance department to draft project budgets for grant proposals. Collaborate with Finance Director and Deputy Director to oversee grants calendar and processing. Ensures effective communication of grant payments and restrictions. Develop complex budgets and other administrative sections of grant and contract proposals. Understands and executes the various stages of the grant lifecycle including pre-award review, grant progress monitoring, and award closure. Supports staff in producing grant reports, including coordination of programmatic narratives. Help assess the effectiveness of funded projects and gather data for evaluation. Contribute to the organization's strategic planning regarding funding and resource allocation. Assist with providing guidance and training to staff on grant management processes and best practices. Informs leadership about trends in grant funding, including shifts in priorities among major funders and emerging funding sources. Serves as the internal reviewer for all dental and non-purchase of care requests for Baltimore and Boston.

TELEWORK/REMOTE WORK

This position is eligible for limited telework after 90 days, or situationally as determined by leadership. Some travel between NAL service locations in Baltimore and Boston is required. All work-related travel will be paid for by

NAL. HOURS

: Business hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Exempt professionals should expect to work between 40-45 hours weekly. Some evenings and weekends are required for community and outreach events.

BENEFITS

: In addition to salary, you receive the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with Partial Match EAP (Employee Assistance Program), STD/LTD, AD&D, Life coverage 3% match

SIMPLE IRA

(after 1 year) Assistance with applicable licensure fees as the budget allows Assistance with continuing education credits as the budget allows

PTO/HOLIDAYS

Staff health and wellbeing is central to our ability to aid the community in achieving their own wellness goals. In addition to regular staff care activities, NAL offers a generous combination of sick and personal hours, accrued vacation, and an average of 16 paid holidays annually.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of experience in grant writing, development, or fundraising in a non-profit or academic setting. Preferred Qualifications A Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business/Non-Profit Management, or a related field. 3 or more years of experience in grant writing, development or fundraising in a non-profit setting. Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR §200) and Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act