Senior Grants Manager

Summary

Join BBYO as their Senior Grants Manager and play a crucial role in securing funding for their teen-focused programs. You will oversee all aspects of grants, from researching opportunities and writing proposals to managing deadlines and ensuring compliance. This position requires strong writing, communication, and project management skills, along with experience in nonprofit development and philanthropic partnerships. You will collaborate with various teams, including the CEO and executive leadership, to gather data and craft compelling narratives for funders. The role offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, generous retirement plans, and various wellness perks. BBYO is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and some experience in nonprofit development
• 3-5 years of experience in written communication, philanthropic partnerships, donor stewardship, and storytelling
• Strong track record of effective project management and experience in inter-department collaboration and communication
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, and prospecting platforms including iWave as well as computer software, particularly Excel
• Capacity to take initiative and lead projects from beginning to end
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Write BBYO’s national grants in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer
• Provide support and work with fundraisers on grants in local communities
• Work collaboratively with program team leadership to gather information for grants, reports, and funding renewals
• Manage and ensure adherence to all grant deadlines and milestones
• Ensure compliance with all financial and programmatic reporting requirements expressed by institutional funders
• Work with finance team to build programmatic budgets, produce accurate and timely financial reports, and ensure proper expense tracking against grant funds
• Identify, solicit, and steward organizations interested in sponsoring BBYO International Convention
• Identify potential donors and funders as new prospects for future funding and cultivation
• Organize research strategy sessions with team members to identify prospects and develop strategies for moving prospects through the solicitation process
• Provide briefing materials about major donors and prospects to the CEO and executive leadership team

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• (18) paid secular and Jewish holidays
• Two week-long office shutdowns
• Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps
• Teen involvement benefit stipend
• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
• Generous paid parental leave
• TSA or Global Entry reimbursement
• Stipend for home technology
• Pet insurance options