Grants Manager

CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Grants Manager

St. Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Maternity Leave (6 weeks Paid)

    Life, LTD, AD&D Insurance

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    Health Savings Account (HSA)

    Bonus Opportunities

    Our Impact - Saving Lives

    Student Loan Forgiveness

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Grants Manager (Full-Time, Exempt)

    CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

    Job Description:

    CHADS Grants Manager will work with the leadership team to write and submit funding proposals, grant research, monitor, evaluate and assess grant writing processes in the Development Department. The Grants Manager will report directly to CHADS Chief Development Officer.

    Job Responsibilities:

    This is a full-time, exempt position. Normal working hours will be Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required for special events.

    Manage the agency's portfolio of organizational funders - including government sources, foundations, and corporations.

    Write and submit grant funding proposals to further the mission and goals of the organization.

    Maintain organized grant files for audit readiness.

    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grantor requirements.

    Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to team.

    Research prospective funding sources and develop applications/proposals to secure new funding.

    Attend community events to develop and cultivate relationships with funders.

    Collaborate with CHADS leadership team regarding grant details, new initiatives, projects, and success stories.

    Participate in CHADS leadership meetings and provide insight on giving trends in the region.

    Communicate grant deadlines and requirements to internal stakeholders.

    Oversee CHADS annual grants calendar for applications and progress reports.

    Assist in identifying potential strategic partnerships with other area non-profit organizations.

    Develop and foster funder relationships.

    Track and maintain grant-related documents in agency shared drive.

    Additional duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and/or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in grant management/writing

    Knowledge and understanding of grant funding cycles, application procedures and compliance requirements

    Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team

    Excellent organizational and time management skills

    Strong attention to detail

    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and funder expectations simultaneously

    A passion for CHADS mission, vision, and values

    Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook)

    SALARY RANGE: $55,000+ per year

    CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.