Grants Manager

Catholic Charities New Hampshire (CCNH) is looking for a full-time Grants Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position will also serve as senior grant writer.  One of the benefits of this position is the satisfaction of helping foundations and grantors match their passions and interests with CCNH programs that comfort, heal and empower the most vulnerable among us. At CCNH, we strive to provide person-centered services to strengthen New Hampshire families and build independence. 

CCNH is one of the largest social service agencies in the state. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about fundraising and results-oriented. We'll pay based on experience, and offer a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits. 

The Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing, and implementing CCNH’s grant program in order to raise funds for a number of CCNH social service programs, including general program support, capital, and special projects/needs.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with V.P. of Philanthropy to establish budgets, priorities and timelines
• Dedicate approximately 60% of time to grant writing; 20% of time to grantor/foundation relationship building; 20% of time to team coordination and supervision
• Working with the grants team, coordinate grant proposals and requests to support a number of CCNH social service programs and departments
• Conduct and oversee research of grant opportunities, including matching with appropriate programs and needs; manage and maintain various grant research memberships and online resources
• Create and develop internal relationships with CCNH program directors, key staff and managers
• Create and develop relationships with appropriate staff at key foundations and grant-making organizations
• Work with program leadership to determine needs that may be supported with grants
• Track all grants and proposals so that their status is current, including input and update of funder information and grant requests in CRM software
• Work closely with program administrative staff to coordinate timely and accurate grant reporting

Job Requirements

• A Bachelors’ Degree with an emphasis in communications/or non-profit management/ or other relevant field and three or more years of experience in the field of non-profit grant writing
• Knowledgeable in computers specifically Microsoft Office, and ability to learn complex database system (Raiser’s Edge experience preferred)
• Ability to manage people, process, deadlines and budget

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or familial status, age, or mental or physical handicap.

Cover Letter Required