Manager, Grants and Development
Remote
Full Time
Development
Manager/Supervisor
Manager, Grants and Development
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings, and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflects the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.
About the Role
SHP is looking for a motivated, passionate individual to join its dynamic, fast-paced, and results-driven team. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, collaborative, proactive, and a self-starter. As Manager, Grants and Development, you will play a key role in SHP’s Development Team, reporting to the Senior Director, Grants. Your focus will be managing and expanding a strong portfolio of private foundation donors, while also providing top-tier grant writing and management support. Additional duties will include supporting team operations, such as donor acknowledgments, database maintenance, and event coordination.
Location/Travel
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This is a hybrid position that requires approximately one half-day per week onsite at SHP’s Newtown Office.
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
- In collaboration with the Senior Director - Grants, work to expand SHP’s base of private grant-making foundation supporters through aggressive and strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Manage a small portfolio of foundation supporters with a focus on understanding and mastering the full grant funding cycle, from identification to renewal.
- Draft and collaboratively develop high-quality grant applications/reports that put SHP in the best possible position to secure grant funding.
- Ensure timely submission of all grant applications and reports across the Development Team’s portfolios (foundation, corporation, major donor) by managing a calendar of grant deliverables using SHP’s CRM.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate foundation records (award letters, meeting notes, correspondences, etc.) in SHP’s CRM and shared drive.
- Help to steer the proper management of restricted grants/funding from foundations, corporations, and major donors in collaboration with Finance and other teams.
- Proactively research foundation prospects using tools such as Foundation Director Online, GrantWatch, trade publications (i.e. Chronicle of Philanthropy, Inside Philanthropy, etc.), and more.
- Assist in the writing and editing of case statements and other fundraising collateral.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate and updated materials in the Development Team’s core documents vault, such as budgets, financials, legal docs, Board lists, etc.
- Organize and prepare leadership team and other staff for meetings with prospective donors.
- Assist and collaborate on other development activities with teammates, including fundraising events, matching gift campaigns, appeals, etc.
- Manage the donor acknowledgment process across SHP’s foundation, corporation, and major donor portfolios. This requires being onsite at SHP’s Newtown Office approximately one half-day per week, with some times of year (i.e. year-end) requiring additional time onsite.
- BA/BS required and a minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit development (or related field).
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Superb written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with a CRM (SHP uses Salesforce), MS Office, and donor research.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to recognize and proactively pursue opportunities and challenges.
- Ability to thrive in and contribute to a fast-paced environment.
- Experience and ease wearing multiple hats in a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
- Passion for the mission of SHP and a record of collaborative, respectful, and inclusive partnership.
- Ability to perform other duties as required.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.
(SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range, except in extenuating circumstances.)
- SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible schedules
- Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision
- Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- 401k match
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness & mental health support
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Instructions
- Internal applicants have until Friday, December 27 to submit their application. Please contact HR once you have applied.
- All other applicants have until Friday, January 27, 2025, to apply.
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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