Remote Impact Manager

Summary

The job description is for an Impact Manager position at Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), a nonprofit organization focused on building a thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Michigan. The role involves managing the grants portfolio, developing grant-making processes, and supporting the Executive Director in various tasks.

Requirements

• Experience with donor management, fundraising, grant management, program management, project management, and/or related field
• Familiarity with building and/or managing internal grant management processes
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on existing grants to ensure full compliance
• Identify new grant opportunities that support MFF operations, write applications, and secure grant funds
• Administer all components of the grants cycle, including database management, grant documentation, data integrity, and grant compliance
• Support the Executive Director in developing processes for donor engagement, stewardship, and tracking within a CRM system
• Build and manage outgoing grantmaking fund processes, and manage all aspects of implementation
• Maintain, update, and improve grant management systems, organizational processes, and file management as they relate to development, with team support
• Track program-level goals and metrics and develop shareable reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity about the Michigan’s innovation ecosystem and energized to be a part of growing organization
• Commitment to equity and creating pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs
• A growth mindset and excitement for learning new skills and systems
• Experience with technical grant management systems and requirements is preferred
• Familiarity with state and federal grant management and/or requirements is a plus
• Familiarity with Hubspot or similar CRM systems is a plus

Benefits

• This position is salaried with health insurance benefits, 401(k), annual travel and professional development stipend, and generous PTO
• Annual salary is estimated at $70,000 - $85,000, based on experience
• Michigan Founders Fund is committed to building a diverse workforce with an inclusive work environment, encompassing every level of the organization. MFF is an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation, or veteran status