Grants Manager

Job Description

Title: Grants Manager (6 month term)

Reporting to: Director of Development

Location: Remote

Duration: (January - June) 6 months

Application close date: 12/15/22

About the Role

CodePath is currently seeking a maternity leave replacement for a period of 6 months starting in January 2023 for the position of Grants Manager. This full-time position is remote and will report to the Director of Development and serve on the Revenue Team. The Grants Manager works to establish and reach major fundraising goals on behalf of CodePath. The Grants Manager will be responsible for collaboratively building a deeper understanding of the philanthropic communities in which CodePath works, and creating and managing effective stewardship processes that fuel ongoing commitment among our donors.

You’ll be a fit for the role if you have strong project management skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, can pivot quickly, and operate with a strong customer service orientation.

If you have career aspirations in fundraising, this position will be a great opportunity to learn in a growing organization and build your fundraising muscle in grants management, donor stewardship, and fundraising strategy, while cross-collaborating to meet ambitious goals.

What’s the job like?

• You will collaborate with other departments to write proposals describing our past, present, and planned activities
  
• You will compile materials for funders on impact, reach, and organizational health
• You will document and organize all funder communications and materials
• You will compile budgets and financial reports for funders
• You will respond to funders’ questions about a proposal
• You will document a grant’s impact at the conclusion of a project
• You will research detailed lists, databases, and donor websites to identify grants that match our objectives

Key Activities

In partnership with the CodePath leadership team, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CEO, Director of Development, and the Operations, Programs, Finance, and Marketing teams to gather data and key information required in grant proposals and reports
• Tell the CodePath story through writing inspiring grant proposals, grant reports, and external collateral
• Research and synthesize donor data using a variety of sources to develop excellent donor briefs and proposals
• Synthesize CodePath’s program and employment outcomes data in a clear and compelling way
• Provide excellent customer service by troubleshooting grant and donor needs as they arise
• Steward relationships with foundation partners, supporting funder meetings or facilitating site visits
• Manage and improve efficient and smart systems through maintaining up to date activities, campaigns, opportunities and account information in Hubspot and Asana
• Prepare pitch decks, assets and deliverables for use in compelling sizable corporate and foundation gifts
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of donor prospects to optimize fundraising opportunities

Requirements

Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CodePath to apply for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to CodePath’s mission, vision, and core values
• 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a Grant Writer or Development Associate role
• Bachelor's Degree in English or Communications, highly preferred
• Knowledge of grant management terms and the different stages of prospecting donors
• Experience with gathering, organizing, and verifying data a plus
• Strong detail orientation and systems-thinking
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record of consistently creating high-quality written materials that deliver desired outcomes
• Effective relationship management skills that balance cultivating authentic relationships with the need to complete projects on deadline
• Demonstrated data literacy skills to support the communication of CodePath’s impact and other grant reporting efforts

Benefits

We are committed to professional growth and fulfillment at work. Benefits include:

• Medical insurance with dental and vision.
• Generous time off with a flexible workplace and work schedule.
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
• Frequent opportunities to connect with students, universities, and communities we serve.
• Opportunities to engage, collaborate and partner with top technology companies, venture capitalists, and engineering leaders in Silicon Valley.

About the Current Team

We are individuals from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and unlikely stories, all connected by a single dream: a world in which, regardless of background, socioeconomic status, gender or race, all people have pathways to reach their full potential.

With a staff and board that cares deeply about diversity and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a richer work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission.