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Grants Manager

Danbury, CT

Posted: 11/18/2024 Industry: Financial Services Pay Rate: $60,000-70,000/year

Job Description

Give your career a breakthrough by joining a dynamic community organization in Danbury, CT, as a Grants Manager.  You will play a pivotal role in securing funding opportunities to support impactful community programs. If you have prior success in managing grant cycles, writing and submitting grant proposals and cultivating donors, this role is an excellent fit for you! 

 

Location: Danbury, CT 

 

Why Work Here? 

This organization is committed to promoting community health and well-being through advocacy, education, and support services for individuals facing HIV/AIDS, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. Guided by a vision of a stigma-free world, the team passionately fosters dignity, respect, and inclusivity.  By joining this team of passionate and dedicated community leaders, you will contribute to meaningful change and make a lasting impact. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities: 

  • Research, evaluate, and recommend funding opportunities to senior management, ensuring alignment with mission, programs and services and organizational goals. 
  • Manage the grant application process, including writing proposals for programs including Behavioral Health, Medical, HIV Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Housing; preparing budgets, and submitting materials on time. 
  • Understand and clearly communicate the organization’s mission and programs in each grant application, effectively writes grant proposals and narratives in a persuasive, clear and concise manner that is appropriate for each unique application requirement 
  • Develop simple grant budgets when indicated and ensures funds are being expended in a timely manner in coordination with the CFO 
  • Ensure technical aspects of grant submissions are adhered to in order to ensure a smooth application and submission process and track due dates for grant renewals and grant submissions 
  • Collaborate with staff to gather data, track deadlines, and ensure proper implementation and reporting for awarded grants. 
  • Cultivate relationships with donors and funding partners, engaging in outreach to retain current donors and attract new ones. 
  • Lead or support fundraising initiatives, including events, sponsorship solicitation, and donor data management.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • 3-5 years of experience in Federal and State grant writing and management. 
  • Proficiency in grant portals, computer software, and donor management tools. 
  • Strong skills in donor cultivation and fundraising event management. 
  • Demonstrated excellence in time sensitive processes and deliverables 
  • Effective judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. 

 

If you’re looking to grow your career in development and fundraising while making a meaningful impact, apply now! 

Meet Your Recruiter

Allison Blackwood
President & CEO

After twenty years of leading and developing people across the not-for-profit, hospitality and financial industries around the country, I am thrilled to be home in NW Connecticut and the second generational owner of AEI Staffing.  I love this work because we can see the impact every day of getting businesses the talent they need to be successful, getting our friends and neighbors fulfilling work that improves their lives, and how the two together can elevate our community.   

 

When not working with my amazing team, you can find me swimming, kayaking, hiking, or reading a book with my friends and family. 

 

“The ultimate resource in economic development is people.  It is people, not capital or raw materials that develop an economy.” – Peter Drucker 

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