Manager of Grants

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Grants will play a key role in advancing WellPower’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by leading a strategic approach to grant development and funding opportunities. This role will create and nurture partnerships with foundations, corporations, and governmental entities to support WellPower’s mission. This position sits in WellPower’s DEIB department and reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering an inclusive culture and dedicated to ensuring our funding strategies align with our DEI principles.

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Compensation and Benefits:

• $90,270 - $106,200 per year

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges.  We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://WellPower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Grant Development & Fundraising Strategy:
  • Stay abreast of trends and funding opportunities that align with WellPower’s mission, with a focus on equitable and inclusive funding sources.
  • Manage existing relationships and proactively seek out new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
  • Collaborate with the Engagement and Communications team to strategize and implement stewardship efforts, including site visits, corporate service days, and networking events, to deepen relationships with funders.

• Grant Coordination & Management:
  • Identify and coordinate grant opportunities that reflect WellPower’s mission and DEI priorities as determined by program managers and executive staff.
  • Track deadlines and funder expectations to ensure timely submission of letters of intent, applications, proposals, and reports, maintaining a high level of compliance.
  • Oversee the development of grant and contract proposals, ensuring alignment with both grantor guidelines and organizational standards.

• Internal & External Communication:
  • Communicate grant awards and requirements to relevant staff, managing all logistics associated with award compliance and ensuring that funders are acknowledged promptly and meaningfully.
  • Develop and maintain accurate budgets for prospective and received funding opportunities, working with the Director of Philanthropy to adjust strategies as needed.

• Philanthropy & DEI Integration:
  • Contribute to fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization by developing and delivering training on grant development strategies and DEI principles.
  • Ensure that DEI is a core consideration in all grant-related activities, promoting inclusive practices and equitable funding approaches.
  • Actively contribute to and collaborate with the DEIB team; commit to ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a BA/BS in nonprofit management, business administration, behavioral health, human services, social sciences, public health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in grant writing and management within a healthcare or social services setting, with a strong understanding of DEI principles and their application in fundraising.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge or ability to learn and apply trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen attention to grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
• Ability to connect with and engage diverse groups of people in a multi-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships both within and between organizations.
• Proficiency in SharePoint, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and Dynamics 365 for effective document and donor management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours.

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