Job Description:
Job Title: Grant Manager
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and health equity? Join our team as a Grant Manager and help drive positive change in our community! We're seeking a dedicated professional with exceptional writing skills, strong organizational abilities, and a collaborative spirit to manage our grant lifecycle and secure vital funding for our programs.
As the Grant Manager, you'll play a crucial role in supporting Brightli Foundation's mission by overseeing the entire grant process from pre-award to post-award. You'll research and identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage relationships with funders and internal stakeholders. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide essential services and support to those in need.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your skills in grant management and nonprofit fundraising. You'll be based in either Springfield or St. Louis, MO, with a hybrid work arrangement that provides flexibility and work-life balance.
Springfield, Missouri, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. With its vibrant downtown, beautiful parks, and rich cultural scene, Springfield provides an excellent quality of life. The city's affordable cost of living, strong sense of community, and proximity to outdoor recreation make it an ideal place to live and work.
The Grant Manager position offers…
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
- Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
- Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home and office
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on community health and well-being
- Professional development and growth opportunities in grant writing and nonprofit management
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the Foundation's grant strategy to support overall fundraising goals
- Manage the grant submission process, including identification, research, and stewardship of prospective grants
- Write and submit compelling proposals, letters of intent, and other grant applications
- Administer post-award grant activities, including reporting, stakeholder communication, and financial tracking
- Optimize grant processes and evaluation measures, establishing dashboards to track progress
- Develop relationships with service lines to understand program funding needs and opportunities
- Manage the Foundation's grant database and donor database for grant tracking
- Collaborate closely with Foundation and Grant teams to align calendars, prospects, and grant documents
- Educate staff on grant policies and serve as a Foundation ambassador for philanthropy
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of grant writing experience, with a strong track record of results in the nonprofit sector
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in nonprofit management, communications, English, business, social work or social services, or related field
- Professional experience in behavioral health or healthcare settings preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
- Exceptional persuasive writing and editing skills with a commitment to accuracy and detail
- Superior organization, administrative, and project management skills
- Strong research skills and ability to identify new funding opportunities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management
- Experience with project management tools and methods preferred
- Knowledge of CARF standards desirable
- Experience using grant vetting, screening, and evaluation tools preferred
- Passion for the Foundation's mission, behavioral health, and health equity
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Successful completion of background check required
Keywords: Grant Manager, Nonprofit, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Project Management, Foundation, Philanthropy, Community Impact
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
