Job Description
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Call to Freedom is committed to identifying and responding to the needs of individuals at-risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation and those working to transition out of human trafficking. The Grants Management Specialist will be responsible for all the grants management oversight by reporting to the Director of Impact & Program Relations and maintaining documentation of reported records. The Grants Management Specialist will also be responsible for writing grants including but not limited to federal, state, private, and foundation grants as well as researching funding opportunities, managing documents and deadlines, tracking and reporting results, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and managing databases.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Prefer bachelor’s degree in business, English, social studies or relate field and/or experience with victims of violence, trafficking, trauma, and/or substance abuse helpful.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible, self-directed, and responsive.
This position is hourly FTE 40 hours per week.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES:
Grant Research and Proposal Development:
Identify and research potential funding sources including private foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors to support the agency operations.
Write compelling grant proposals, applications, and reports that align with the organization’s mission, programs, and goals.
Collaborate with internal staff to gather relevant data, impact stories, and financial information to strengthen grant proposals.
Be aware of the organization’s needs and current trends regarding human trafficking.
Grants Management:
Ensure that grant programs operate efficiently streamlining grant administration.
Track deadlines, requirements, and deliverables for all active grants.
Assist with timely and accurate submission of grant proposals and progress reports.
Maintain a detailed database of current and potential funders and grants.
Assist with adherence to federal and state grants compliance requirements.
Prepare, review, and submit all budget and programmatic modification requests for state and federally funded projects.
Track funder approval processes for budget and programmatic requests and communicate resolutions to staff.
Relationship Management:
Support relationship development with funders keeping them informed about program developments, successes, and outcomes.
Communicate effectively with funders and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Attend meetings, events, and conferences to represent the organization and engage with potential funders.
Conduct quarterly state and federal monitoring visits with subgrantees. Provide quarterly updates to the President & CEO.
Develop site visit structure and documentation for sub grantees' quarterly visits.
Reporting and Impact Assessment:
Support preparation of impact reports to funders highlighting the outcomes and successes of funded programs.
Collect and analyze data to demonstrate the effectiveness of funded projects and ensure funds are used in accordance with donor guidelines.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of the organization’s financial, grant, and client information.
Review all grant financial reporting.
Update reports and manage use of foundation grants.
Collaboration and Internal Support:
Work closely with organization’s executive leadership to align grant applications with organizational priorities and programmatic goals.
Contribute to the development and refinement of funding strategies and organizational funding needs.
Provide grant-related support to other team members as needed.
Facilitate with Director of Finance all monthly agency federal and state drawdowns.
Assist in the preparation of the federal and state grant budgets, applications, and drawdowns.
Work with Call to Freedom program development to effectively collect statistical data.
Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform these essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.