Grant Manager

Who We Are and Who We’re Looking For:

If you want to join a supportive team driven to impact the lives of others, look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 47 years, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors and their children. We are committed to providing survivors with a safe space, where they are believed, supported, and trusted. We guide community awareness of domestic violence through education, partnerships, and inclusion. We are currently looking for a full-time Grants Manager to support our work as we prepare to serve more survivors in greater ways.

SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values:

· Trust - We foster a culture of trust by being reliable, honest, consistent, direct, and transparent.

· Dedication - We are intentional, passionate, and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact.

· Compassion - We listen, seek to understand, and help. We embody kindness, patience, empathy, and see the value of each individual.

· Collaboration - We encourage, cooperate, support, and share. We also welcome humor and fun.

· Innovation - We are bold, brave, and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning.

· Leadership - We operate with integrity, transparency, and ethics. We are solution oriented, optimistic, accessible, and critical thinkers.

· Inclusion - We embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

SafeHouse Denver is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead the execution of all new and recurring applications, monitoring compliance and reporting outcomes for our agency with funders. This position is accountable for managing the overall revenue expectations as outlined in our fiscal year’s budgeted goals related to governmental, corporate, and traditional foundation funding. The Grant Manager will orchestrate each step in the grant lifecycle in collaboration with the Leadership Team to ensure stability throughout SafeHouse Denver. The ideal candidate will have a passion for philanthropy, a growth mindset, a love for building effective interpersonal relationships, and be excited to fundraise for survivors.

Grants Management: Apply to and secure new and existing grants, continuously research new prospects, monitor and adhere to grant compliance, and write grant reports according to the funder's guidelines. Our Grant Manager will need to collaborate with all internal departments for successful outcomes for survivors of domestic violence. This includes working with the Leadership Team to identify funding needs and support the development of program-specific budgets for stability and growth within the agency.

Programs Evaluation & Reporting: Support Program Directors in developing evaluation plans to demonstrate outcomes and communicate impact to funders. Prepare and submit reports according to each funder’s guidelines, ensuring timely submission and proper documentation in all reports.

Funder Relations: The Grants Manager, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Development Officer serve as the primary contacts for funders and participate in site visits. In partnership with the Leadership Team, manage communications, recommend strategies to strengthen relations, and ensure all grant-related information is entered into the donor database, DonorPerfect, daily.

Internal / Department: The Grants Manager will produce grant status reports for the Leadership Team, submit information for press releases, and engage in the revenue forecast process periodically. You will be expected to proofread all funder correspondence and agency collateral, including the Annual Report financial and donor information. Additionally, you will participate in key events and meetings, support other fundraising initiatives, and maintain positive relationships with all staff.

Do You Have What It Takes?

· A strong commitment to the mission of SafeHouse Denver and the ability to articulate this, both verbally and written in grant proposals and reports is required.

· A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or three years of experience in grant writing with a record of success in securing $1M+ in annual funding is required.

· Experience in federal and state government grant management and knowledge of compliance and reporting expectations is required.

· A high level of accuracy, extraordinary attention to detail, solid proofreading skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines is required.

· Experience with capital campaigns is strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of nonprofit finance, human services, and domestic violence-related issues is strongly preferred. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision after initial orientation and SafeHouse Denver-specific training.

· Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships.

· Strong research skills and the ability to recognize and summarize critical information and convey complex information clearly in grant proposals.

What We Offer:

· Competitive Pay: $67,000 - $72,000 starting salary. Full-time exempt position, with a 60-day check-in and 90-day review. Annual performance evaluations with an opportunity for merit-based increases after one full year of employment

· Hybrid work: 3 days in the office each week and meetings with community partners

· Fantastic benefits package, including plenty of paid time off for rest and vacations, an employee wellness program, employee health insurance coverage paid 90% or more by the employer and a retirement plan with employer match.

· Supportive work environment and opportunities to have fun

· Work with committed people who want to impact change

· A chance to be a part of a movement that will help more survivors

What Are You Waiting For?

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and short professional writing sample to Jameson Kapinos at [email protected] indicating Grants Manager in the subject line.

SafeHouse Denver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. SafeHouse Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.