Grants Manager

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: The Grants Manager is responsible for the management of the grant making process and data that enables the Foundation staff and Board of Directors to make informed grant decisions.

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BACKGROUND: The Stewardship Foundation partners with Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. for support staff, including this position. The Stewardship Foundation provides resources to Christ-centered organizations that share their faith in Jesus in word and deed with others throughout the world.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for grants administration related to all Stewardship Foundation grant programs
• Manages other staff that support the Foundation and oversees all office functions
• Coordinates grant cycle processes including application intake, review, processing grant decisions, making award payments, managing reports, and closing out grants
• Oversees the use of grant management software in all aspects of the grantmaking process
• Ensures legal compliance for all Foundation grants, as well as compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation policies
• Serves as main point of contact for all questions on the Foundation’s grant making priorities and procedures
• Provides guidance to applicants and grantees on requirements, timelines, and reporting
• Provides reports on and analysis of grant decisions, distribution budget and history to staff upon request
• Monitors active grants to ensure compliance with grant terms and deadlines
• Reviews and analyzes grant reports, following up with grantee as necessary
• Manages Annual/Quarterly Distribution Budget Forecast
• Trains staff in grant making priorities, policies, procedures and tools as needed.
• Involved in the annual review and updating of Foundation governance documents and insurance
• Evaluates and updates digital Procedure and Business Continuity Plan
• Works in conjunction with FCI relationship to provide information as needed for tax preparation and distribution of grant payments
• Interfaces with the Board of Directors, including attending quarterly board meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and implementing board decisions
• Participating in special projects and general Foundation operations as needed
• Backs up direct-report staff members who support the Foundation

COMPETENCIES:

• Competent with word processing, data entry, database management, spreadsheet applications, presentation software, and Foundation-related grant making software
• Proficient with Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and knowledgeable with iPad apps and Dropbox as required
• Excellent organization, writing and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through, including proofreading and editing skills, and presentation of charts and other data graphs
• Ability to handle large mailings, reviewing documents to ensure quality control, consistent formatting and overall accuracy of information provided
• Internet research and navigation skills
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, think critically, create and make improvements to organizational systems, and perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, guests, and vendors; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; team player and supportive colleague
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, plan ahead, ask the right questions, anticipate and prevent potential problems
• Exercise discretion and professionalism when working with others, including the handling of confidential information
• Foster positive, respective, long-term relationships with people inside and outside of the organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to take ownership of an area of responsibility and work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and One Drive
• Experience using online collaboration tools and virtual meeting platforms
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and organizational skills
• Exper…