Grants Manager

Description

Blue Ridge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children, is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Blue Ridge CASA operates in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro and Lexington, Rockbridge, Buena Vista, and has plans to expand to Shenandoah and Page Counties.

The Grants Manager is responsible for the organization’s overall grant efforts: grant writing, reporting, and management; identifying new sources of funding, and developing a sustainable and effective grants program.

Job Duties

+ Responsibilities and Duties

• Researching funding opportunities
• Optimizing the grant administration process
• Ensuring compliance with grant regulations
• Managing timelines and deliverables
• Writing and submitting grant proposals
• Managing grant databases
• Submitting requests for payment
• Tracking grant applications
• Timely grant reporting
• Acknowledging grantors
• Educating staff on grant policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ensuring supplanting does not occur

Skills Required

+ Key Requirements

• Demonstrate an affinity for the mission of BRCASA
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to appeal to multiple and varied audiences
• Methodical and strategic thinking
• Project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong research skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work against a deadline
• Management of multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• A team player who values collaboration
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
• Interest in contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences
• Proficiency with Google Workspace

+ Preferred Requirements

• 3+ years of successful grant writing experience
• 2+ years of grant management experience

Work Schedule

Blue Ridge CASA staff work 32+ hours/week, with core hours of 10-3, Monday-Friday. Evenings and weekends are occasionally required.  Blue Ridge CASA has a work where you are policy and also provides an office for this position at our Staunton location.

Additional Info

Travel requirements: Local travel is required and reimbursed.

Special conditions or requirements: DMV, central registry, and background checks are required.

+ Workplace Policies and Agreements

• Blue Ridge CASA requires all employees to sign our Policy on Confidentiality, an Employee Conflict of Interest Policy, and a Social Media Policy.

+ Evaluation and Review

• An Evaluation is completed 90 days from the date of employment.
• All employees receive an Annual Performance Appraisal in June.

Hiring Timeline:

Please apply using Indeed by the close of business on Wednesday, 5/3/2023. First Round interviews will be scheduled for the week of May 8th-12th or sooner. Second Round interview dates are TBD. Potential start date is as early as 5/30/2023 or as late as 06/12/2023.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule, FT 32+ hours per week
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ability to work remotely
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Disability insurance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Blue Ridge CASA for Children draws on the differences and experiences of board members, staff, and volunteers representing diverse backgrounds, races, cultures, talents, and perspectives, including LGBTQI+ individuals and those with lived experience. We believe in including everyone and are committed to building a safe, inclusive culture of trust, candor, and respect. We strive to strengthen our relationships and build partnerships with people, organizations, and businesses who reflect the children and families we serve. We believe bringing more voices to the table to influence our policies and practices will help us provide better advocacy and arrive at better outcomes for our youth.

Blue Ridge CASA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

COVID-19 considerations: BRCASA follows recommendations from the CDC and Virginia Department of Health to limit the spread of COVID-19.