Grant Writing Manager

Job title

Grants Manager

Reports to

Executive Director

Position Type

Volunteer

Hours

15 - 20 hours a week

Location

Virtual

Compensation

Volunteer

As the Grants Manager at CLI, you will spearhead our efforts in researching, writing, and managing grants and donations. Your primary responsibility will be to identify potential sources of grant support from government agencies, foundations, and corporations. You will be responsible for crafting and submitting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and reports to private, corporate, and government funders. Moreover, you will ensure that grants and donations align with CLI's financial and operational objectives.

You will, in partnership with the Executive Director, play a key role in planning and implementing grant programs from application to approval to utilization. Additionally, you will manage and supervise the other Grant Writers on your team.

Job goal

Our objective is to raise $200,000 in funding for the 26/27 Academic Year. This financial support will enable us to continue our mission of promoting literacy and literature within our community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify available grant opportunities, evaluating them based on CLI's operational and financial needs.
• Develop and submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and comprehensive grant proposals for private foundation, corporate, and government funders, collaborating with the grant team as needed.
• Oversee grant reporting and other administrative tasks to ensure the smooth execution of the grant process.
• Create and manage calendars related to grants, contracts, reporting, and fundraising events, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Update and maintain event calendars, project timelines, contact lists, and event analytics to support efficient project management.
• Prepare detailed reports and meeting materials for funding board meetings, and attend meetings as required to provide updates and insights.
• Supervise and manage the grant staff by communicating deadlines, deliverables, and other responsibilities effectively.
• Provide training to new staff members on grants management and reporting requirements to ensure consistent and accurate execution of grant-related tasks.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, G Suite, Asana, and ability to learn additional software programs
• Experience in grant and prospect research and project management
• Strong command over written and verbal skills
• Ability to perform in a cross-functional team approach and support junior staff
• Highly skilled at organization, communication, and financial budgeting
• Well-developed interest in any of the following: poetry, creative writing, grant writing

Working conditions

Currently, the Grants Manager position is virtual. In the future, the Grants Manager will be expected to work at The Sims Library of Poetry (2702 W. Florence Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90043) about three times a week.

Direct reports

Executive Director