Grant Funding Manager Job Description:
Job Title: Grant Funding Manager
Department: Operations (Head of Operations)
Grade: Manager
Job Purpose
The Grant Funding Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the organisation's internal and external grant funding programmes. This position involves developing and implementing grant strategies, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals, managing the entire grant lifecycle from identification of funding opportunities to monitoring grant outcomes and impact and line management responsibilities.
Key accountabilities – Internal Grant Funding
Grant Strategy and Planning:
Grant Management:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Budget and Financial Management:
Compliance and Reporting:
· Ensure that grant programmes comply with all applicable regulations, and internal policies.
· Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to grant awards.
· Prepare regular reports on grant activities, outcomes, and impact for internal stakeholders.
Key accountabilities – External Grant Funding
Grant Research and Identification:
· Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
· Analyse eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and funding priorities to determine alignment with the organization's goals and initiatives.
Proposal Development:
· Collaborate with subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop compelling grant proposals.
· Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant narratives that effectively communicate the organisation's mission, programs, and impact.
· Compile necessary supporting documents, budgetary information, and supplementary materials required for grant submissions.
Grant Application Management:
· Coordinate the grant application process, ensuring timely submission of proposals and compliance with application requirements.
· Maintain organised records of grant submissions, correspondence, and reporting deadlines.
· Track the status of grant applications and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders.
Compliance and Reporting:
· Monitor grant agreements, compliance regulations, and reporting requirements to ensure adherence to funder expectations.
· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to track grant expenditure and outcomes.
· Prepare and submit timely progress reports, financial reports, and other documentation as required by grant agreements.
Qualifications/Experience
· Grant management/modelling experience.
· Demonstrable Project management skills and experience.
· Strong analytical skills in modelling and profitability analysis.
· Organisational and time management skills.
· Keen attention to detail.
· Ability to interface effectively and build strong relationships.
· Self-motivated with healthy curiosity to learn through challenging status quo.