Grants Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Grants Manager supports Bike Works’ fundraising efforts through grant writing, reporting, prospecting, and invoicing. Our plans to increase our impact in the community depend on the growth of our grants program, which has been the fastest growing revenue stream for Bike Works for the last few years as we pursue multi-year public and private funding. This position requires a strong commitment and deep understanding of racial equity, compelling storytelling skills, strategic analysis of grant opportunities and organizational needs, attention to detail, excellent organization and project management, collaboration with other departments, and enthusiasm for working as part of a team. A successful candidate will be able to draw connections between local and national funding opportunities and Bike Works’ youth, adult, community, and recycling programs. They will also be able to keep track of multiple deadlines, work with our bookkeepers on invoicing and tracking grant expenditures, and steward relationships with government and foundation contacts. This position reports to the Development Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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GRANTS MANAGEMENT 80%

• Written proposals and reports (~125 per year)
• Prospect research and stewardship
• Project management and tracking
• Invoicing and budget management
• Data collection to inform reporting and program evaluation, in collaboration with other teams
• Data analysis to complete reports using our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Little Green Light

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PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, MISC. 20%

• Staff meetings, team meetings, 1:1s, other coordination
• Email management
• Participation in a staff committee
• Event content & logistical support (including our annual fundraising dinner, Bikecitement!)
• Professional development, trainings
• Paid volunteering, paid time off

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• • Strong commitment to social justice, racial equity and building an equitable environment where all are valued.
  • At least 2 years grant writing experience, contract management and budget management experience a plus
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Experience with data management a plus
  • Attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while staying organized
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; a willingness and ability to learn new programs easily
  • Willingness to work outside of office hours on occasion to support events.
  • Discretion in handling confidential material
  • Sense of humor, ability to listen deeply, strategic thinking, creativity, curiosity