Grants Manager

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Organization Mission and Vision

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc) activates young nonprofit professionals and champions their needs to strengthen the Greater Washington nonprofit community. We are a community of forward-thinking and inspired nonprofit professionals who are effecting change.

YNPNdc is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, affiliated with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN), which serves more than 50,000 members and includes chapters in more than 40 cities.

Position Overview

The Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing YNPNdc’s grant management and strategy. This includes recruitment and engagement of new partnerships, management of the writing, development and grant solicitation process, and the contribution of YNPNdc’s strategic grant language. The position will report to YNPNdc’s Director of Fundraising and Advancement and will be a part of the Fundraising Committee.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages the research and prospecting process for grants
• Maintains and tracks grant calendar
• Assists in the writing process of grant applications
• Supports the reporting process of grant applications
• Works closely with the Director of Fundraising and Advancement on developing and implementing outreach strategy

Secondary Responsibilities

• Aids in deliverable creation with the Director of Fundraising and Advancement
• Collaborates with the Programming Committee to receive regular updates on programming and strategy in order to accurately update grant applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Interested in the non-profit field and YNPNdc’s mission and vision.
• Fundraising and sponsorship experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Ability to dedicate time to the position and organization ( 5-10 hours per month ).