Grants Manager

To learn more about the Mid-Ohio Food Collective please visit https://mofc.org/

Join us in our mission to fight hunger and make a difference in people's lives every day. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off.

Ready to join our dynamic team? Apply now!

What Would You Do As a Grants Manager

As the Grants Manager at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, you'll dive headfirst into researching funding opportunities and crafting compelling grant proposals.

• Lead grant application process including review and analysis of RFPs, collaboration with internal partners to develop high quality, competitive proposals, and submission of final applications.
• Maintain grant activity reporting system and related confidential files.
• Oversee post-award process to include grant agreement signature process, gift acknowledgement, gift recognition, reporting, and other stewardship activities as needed.
  
  

Your keen eye for detail will come in handy as you track deadlines, manage budgets, and report on grant outcomes. Get ready to attend meetings, build relationships with funders, and stay updated on industry trends to maximize funding opportunities.

Your organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects will be put to the test daily. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

To excel as our Grants Manager, you'll need exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate our mission and impact persuasively. Strong research abilities will help you identify funding prospects and trends in the grant landscape. Attention to detail is key when managing budgets and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines.

Your project management skills will be crucial in coordinating timelines and deliverables across teams. A proactive and strategic mindset will guide you in cultivating relationships with funders. Adaptability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are essential.

If you're passionate about making a difference and possess these skills, we want to hear from you! Join us in the fight against hunger in Columbus.

WILL YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Summary

Responsible for managing the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) grant process including prospect identification, donor outreach and cultivation, preparing and submitting grant applications and reports to further MOFC's mission.

Primary Duties

• Research, identify, and recommend grant opportunities that support MOFC's mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Lead grant application process including review and analysis of RFPs, collaboration with internal partners to develop high quality, competitive proposals, and submission of final applications.
• Serves as the lead grant writer for MOFC.
• Perform supervisor responsibilities for Grants Coordinator position, to include training and development, goal setting and performance reviews, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing guidance and leadership.
• Conduct pre-grant application meetings with appropriate team members across departments to determine cost/benefits, eligibility, timelines, responsibilities, and application process.
• Lead the grant writing and submission process.
• Maintains grant activity reporting system and related confidential files.
• Oversee post-award process to include grant agreement signature process, gift acknowledgement, gift recognition, reporting, and other stewardship activities as needed.
• Manage and/or co-manage relationships with grant funders as assigned.
• Oversee grant reporting schedules, manage reporting responsibilities, and ensure necessary reports are completed to comply with grant requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and grant funders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education & Experience

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in grant writing, application development, report writing, data collection and analysis, outcome measurements and reporting results. Knowledge of community, corporate and family foundations in MOFC's service area. Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and proven success of goal attainment. Knowledge of grant research and proposal writing practices and principles. Experience with federal, state, and local grant funding preferred. Previous supervisory experience is required.

Skills/Competencies: Proficiency with Microsoft tools, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess outstanding research, writing, proof reading, planning, organizing, conceptual and strategic/critical thinking skills. Must be able to communicate in a compelling and succinct manner. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Must be able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and be flexible to changing priorities.

Job Conditions

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional travel may be required. MOFC is as drug-free workplace

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Salary: $58500 per year

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