Grants Manager chez Pillsbury United Communities

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

We are community builders co-creating enduring change toward a just society where every person has personal, social, and economic power. Our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, social enterprises, and partnerships connects individuals and their families across the region. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The primary objective of this position is to manage grants and grant reporting for all programs, projects and campaigns for Pillsbury United Communities in the area of private institutional donors. The Grants Manager is responsible for implementing the grants strategy in each fiscal year. This person reports to the Vice President of Advancement and is responsible for writing and submitting all grants going to private granting entities; reporting, working across the organization to assure grant guidelines are met. The Grants Manager also works with the VP of Advancement, Program Directors and Managers and Finance to financially steward all private funds received by PUC. The Grants Manager works as part of the Advancement Team in raising resources for PUC by establishing cross-functional partnership teams to meet the financial and material needs of PUC. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of local, state and national funding entities, have strong funding research and writing skills, and will possess strengths in connection building and understanding relational dynamics. 

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

Strategy and Thought Leadership  

* Work with the Head of Advancement in developing and implementing annual grant strategies. 

* Deep knowledge of Minnesota foundations and funds. 

* Provide training as needed for program staff on grants best practices. 

* Maintains relevant understanding of funding communities and shares information, changes and updates with appropriate staff and leadership. 

Operations and Outcomes 

* Write, edit (co-write and edit) all grant proposals going to nongovernmental entities from PUC. 

* Develop and maintain grants tracking systems for meeting all deadlines. 

* Meet financial goals within the budget year. 

* Develop seamless processes for grant production, submission and reporting. 

* Research and qualify new grant opportunities.  

* Ensure all grants are quantified within the Advancement tracking systems and database. 

People and Community Development 

* Maintain strong relationships with funders and provide support as needed for strengthening PUC’s leadership relationships with funders. 

* Attend events as requested.

* Maintain and support regular communication with foundation staff and leadership. 

* Implement annual stewardship plan for Foundations. 

* Stay aware of issues, challenges and triumphs impacting PUC communities. 

* Participate in professional development opportunities. 

* Participate in department and agency-wide meetings as required. 

Financial Management 

* Work with the Vice President of Advancement in developing annual revenue budgets and expense budgets annually. 

* Manage program expenses. 

* Work with Finance in tracking pledges, providing follow-up to pledges and managing pledge aging reports. 

* Participate in weekly reconciliation with Finance. 

* Provide data and information for forecasting and other financial management as requested by the Vice President of Advancement. 

Required Skills/Experience 

* Able to build positive and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

* Acceptance, support and work within cooperative work teams. 

* Able to ask for help when needed. 

* Able to maintain organized spaces. 

* Previous supervisory experience. 

* Strong writing skills and demonstrated success in fundraising through grant requests. 

* Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include some travel, evenings and weekends 

* Self-motivating with excellent time management and accountability skills 

Desired Attributes 

* Ability to maximize the strengths of self and others. 

* Ability to admit fault or error. 

* Commitment to social justice. 

* Creative and motivated problem-solver. 

* Evaluative and analytic thinking strengths. 

Benefits 

Benefits are offered to all regular employees who work at least 20 hours a week. Our benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, employer paid short term and long term disability, employer paid life insurance, health saving account (HSA) option, flexible spending account (FSA) option, retirement plan option with an employer match, paid time off and floating holidays, and numerous paid holidays. 

A Note to Potential Candidates: 

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and Black, Indigenous, People Of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pillsbury United Communities is intentional about its responsibility of maintaining an equitable environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We hire, support, and promote talented individuals using a process that is fair and equitable to all that apply. We believe differences such as age, race, culture, ability, and sexual orientation are valuable and an asset to our organization, and employees are protected from reprisal. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.