Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Grants Manager
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $160K/yrFiduciary Counselling, Inc. partners with the Stewardship Foundation to provide resources to Christ-centered organizations. The Grants Manager is responsible for managing the grant making process, ensuring compliance, and overseeing staff involved in grant administration.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for grants administration related to all Stewardship Foundation grant programs
Manages other staff that support the Foundation and oversees all office functions
Coordinates grant cycle processes including application intake, review, processing grant decisions, making award payments, managing reports, and closing out grants
Oversees the use of grant management software in all aspects of the grantmaking process
Ensures legal compliance for all Foundation grants, as well as compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation policies
Serves as main point of contact for all questions on the Foundation’s grant making priorities and procedures
Provides guidance to applicants and grantees on requirements, timelines, and reporting
Provides reports on and analysis of grant decisions, distribution budget and history to staff upon request
Monitors active grants to ensure compliance with grant terms and deadlines
Reviews and analyzes grant reports, following up with grantee as necessary
Manages Annual/Quarterly Distribution Budget Forecast
Trains staff in grant making priorities, policies, procedures and tools as needed
Involved in the annual review and updating of Foundation governance documents and insurance
Evaluates and updates digital Procedure and Business Continuity Plan
Works in conjunction with FCI relationship to provide information as needed for tax preparation and distribution of grant payments
Interfaces with the Board of Directors, including attending quarterly board meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and implementing board decisions
Participating in special projects and general Foundation operations as needed
Backs up direct-report staff members who support the Foundation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree required
Proven ability to take ownership of an area of responsibility and work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and One Drive
Experience using online collaboration tools and virtual meeting platforms
Strong analytical, written, verbal and organizational skills
Experience working in a foundation or other position with grants management-related responsibilities is desirable, including a high degree of proficiency with grants management or CRM software applications
Ability to resolve questions and problems effectively
Demonstrated ability to analyze current administrative and grant cycle systems, suggesting improvements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness
Competent with word processing, data entry, database management, spreadsheet applications, presentation software, and Foundation-related grant making software
Proficient with Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and knowledgeable with iPad apps and Dropbox as required
Excellent organization, writing and communications skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-through, including proofreading and editing skills, and presentation of charts and other data graphs
Ability to handle large mailings, reviewing documents to ensure quality control, consistent formatting and overall accuracy of information provided
Internet research and navigation skills
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, think critically, create and make improvements to organizational systems, and perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple deadlines
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, guests, and vendors; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; team player and supportive colleague
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, plan ahead, ask the right questions, anticipate and prevent potential problems
Exercise discretion and professionalism when working with others, including the handling of confidential information
Foster positive, respective, long-term relationships with people inside and outside of the organization
Sitting, talking at a moderate volume level, hearing, fingering/grasping constantly
Standing, walking, reaching frequently
Bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching as necessary to facilitate filing
Lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally
Operating audio visual devices and standard office equipment, such as computers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers
Typing and entering data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance
Looking at a computer screen regularly
Organizing and sorting correspondence and other documents frequently
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Quiet, professional, results-oriented office environment
Preferred
Experience working in a foundation or other position with grants management-related responsibilities is desirable, including a high degree of proficiency with grants management or CRM software applications
Company
Fiduciary Counselling, Inc.
Fiduciary Counselling, Inc.
Founded in 1941St Paul, Minnesota, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase