U.S. VETS

Grants Manager - National Division Level: Management Job Location: USVETS National - Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $68,250.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Job Shift: Day Job Category: Admin - Clerical Description Grants Manager The U.S.VETS Grants Managerreports directly to the National Director of Foundation Relations and is primarily responsible forfundraising activities associated with private foundations and government grants and contracts, providing support in planning and managing the monthly grants submission calendar, and overseeing prospect research. FLSA Classification: Exempt Responsibilities • Secures funding for U.S.VETS' national and regional operations, and capital needs through prospect research, writing and timely submission of high-quality, compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports to new and existing private foundations and government funders. • Maintains a portfolio of funders and work as part of grants team that is responsible for over $4 million of private funding for the organization as well as supporting applications for significant government grants and contracts, position works closely with fundraising, communications and program staff, as well as private funders and government contacts. • Research, write, proofread and submit high-quality letters of inquiry, proposals and reports for current and new programs and capital campaign grants. Experience with government grants is strongly preferred. • Perform appropriate follow-up related to funded proposals, e.g. thank you letters, contracts or letters of agreement, report deadlines, grant information sheets, and press releases. • Conduct prospect and program research to identify and analyze potential funding sources, deadlines and application requirements (sources include publications, Internet, and internal reports). • Maintain complete, accurate and timely records of grants, letters, reports and other work products including updating grant tracking systems in donor database. • Work with operations and program staff on the collection and analysis of financial information and in-depth programmatic goals, deliverables and analysis of outcomes. • Conduct donor cultivation including development of relationships with existing and potential funders, partner organizations or community agencies. Attend meetings, workshops clinic tours to engage donors, prospects and U.S.VETS partners. • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including grants administration, communications, development department meetings and activities. Qualifications Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required • 3-6 years grant writing experience, other technical and/or professional writing experience may be substituted • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing donor and community relationships • Initiative to request and secure investments from private foundations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, strong time management skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and donors • Flexibility, creativity and initiative required to create new opportunities • Strong Microsoft Office, database and administration skills NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways:by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request. U.S.VETS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end veteran homelessness. We provide 5,500 veterans and families each night with housing, counseling, career services and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites nationally. U.S.VETS is developing veteran housing across the country and expanding homeless prevention programs focused on jobs and mental health, to help veterans transition to civilian life. Effective 10/5/2023 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4718890 jeid-adc53a411089f849a0a4335a3b183576