Grants Manager

About This Role

This Grants Manager role is an opportunity for an experienced professional to join a fast-paced, high-impact nonprofit and play a critical role in advancing its mission and expanding its impact. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of grants, from research and proposal development to reporting and stewardship, while ensuring quality, accuracy, and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of the existing grant plan to ensure timely production of grants and reports that message an effective vision, impact, and mission of the Club
• Ensure all grants are submitted and reported on a timely basis, working with the Executive Director of Philanthropy (EDOP) and the program team to secure necessary program data for the most effective message
• Source, identify, and write grants for new partners that will expand the current strategy and overall impact
• Understand and utilize the grants software, Instrumental, to research grant opportunities
• Understand the donor database, Donor Perfect, and generate reports for all grant needs
• Support all fundraising strategies, donor relations, and the overall resource development plan
• Support donor engagement by assisting the marketing department with copywriting and content creation through multiple channels
• Support volunteer engagement by assisting with the implementation and execution of current volunteer activities
• Communicate effectively with the EDOP, CEO, key executive staff, Board of Directors, partners, and key donors as needed
• Maintain proficient knowledge and experience with technology needed to work hybrid/remote
• Participate in training, webinars, workshops, and professional development as requested
• Assist in marketing and outreach of Club activities, events, and impact
• Assist with campaign messaging and other aspects of language for the organization
• Be a role model and advocate for the youth served

Requirements

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Enjoy building and fostering relationships
• Lifelong learner who pursues professional growth, experiments with AI and new technology, and has a strong work ethic to produce high-quality work under deadlines
• Smart, self-motivated, results-driven, accountable, and positive attitude
• Available during the organization’s regular business hours in the Pacific Time Zone and able to participate in virtual and in-person meetings and events as needed

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communication studies, journalism, or another related field, or 3+ years of relevant work experience in grant writing and grant reporting with a proven track record of success

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan

Important Details

• Work format: Hybrid or remote, depending on the candidate's location

Performance Objectives

• Adopting the Culture and acclimating to BGC Central OC: Participate in on-the-job training with EDOP and development team
• Become familiar with policies and procedures of the BGC Central OC
• Electronically meet with and become familiar with the key staff, Board of Directors, and key partners
• Become familiar with the day-to-day functions of the Resource Development Department
• Identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges with regards to the grants plan and tools in the Development Plan: website, digital and print outreach, social media, etc.
• Build upon the plan for outreach and execution of grants plan
• Within 45 days, deliver a Grants Strategy Report of research, conclusions, and plans for these areas moving forward. This summary report will identify and assess current and past strategies as well as plan for strengthening grants outreach and tools. Become proficient with Instrumental software and understand functionality to run reports, manage grants portfolio, and leverage software to grow new funder identification and qualification.

About the Company

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has mentors and champions in life. It is one of the most innovative, fast-paced, and high-impact nonprofit organizations in Orange County.