POSITION TITLE:   Grants Manager

SUPERVISOR:        Senior Grants and Foundations Manager 

DATE EFFECTIVE:    We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by October 25, 2024.

 LOCATION:   Position will primarily be remote in Texas

TRAVEL:        (Moderate) 

JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Permanent 

SALARY TIER LEVEL:  Tier 3 Manager - $70,092-$75,438

BARGAINING UNION ELIGIBILITY: Union Eligible 

ABOUT THE TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT

At TCRP, we are Texas lawyers for Texas communities. We use our unique community lawyering model to empower Texas communities and create the policy changes necessary for a fairer, more just Texas. In our 30+ year history, we have brought thousands of strategic lawsuits, defending voting rights, reforming criminal (in)justice systems, and fighting for the rights of immigrant families and those in our borderland communities. Our efforts have helped countless low-income and otherwise marginalized Texans and have widely advanced equality and justice. Today — with dozens of high-caliber attorneys and professionals around the state and an extensive network of pro bono counsel and community allies —TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in Texas. 

TCRP comprises three regional offices across Texas with over 40 employees and an annual budget of over $7 million. TCRP currently operates under a hybrid work policy, allowing remote work from anywhere in Texas and requiring travel and in-person attendance for specified work activities. The in-person activities are typically based out of any of the Texas Civil Rights Projects locations: Alamo (in the Rio Grande Valley), Austin, and Houston. We are proud of our work, welcome innovative thinkers, and offer flexibility to different people’s styles and strengths. Learn more at https://txcivilrights.org/. 

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Development team provides the road map to achieving TCRP’s fundraising and donor stewardship goals. Every team member plays an important role; their involvement is critical to meeting our annual team objectives and the organization's collective objectives. 

The Development team executes strategies to raise funds to support TCRP and its future while fostering an organizational culture of philanthropy. The team is grounded in values we aspire to in our work. We strive to live out these values, which are at the heart of our character as philanthropic fundraisers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager identifies, cultivates, and secures grant funds supporting general operations and agency initiatives. The Grants Manager develops grant applications and reports in coordination with multiple departments within TCRP, including Development, Finance, and program teams. The Grants Manager supports a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts and drives the institutional funder prospecting process. The Grants Manager is a key member of TCRP’s Development team and reports directly to TCRP’s Senior Grants & Foundations Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Grant Writing and Reporting

• Develop grant proposals, reports, and other written materials in collaboration with multiple departments and Senior Grants & Foundations Manager for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts 
• Manage the submission of grant materials for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
• Work with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager  to produce grant budgets and financial reports to funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
• Maintain and update as needed a substantive grants resource guide of program information and impact work language used by the Development team
• Assist in a grant submission plan and maintain a submission calendar that is integrated into the overall Development annual plan and addresses the organization’s fundraising needs
• Assist with other grants on a limited basis, based on team capacity
• Assist with general writing support, as needed on a limited basis, based on team capacity

Grant Prospects

• Lead and manage funder prospecting process to identify, cultivate, and secure support for existing and planned program activities 
• Work independently and with the Prospect Research Specialist to identify grant funding sources using available prospecting tools  
• Research, evaluate, and recommend prospects for grants cultivation 
• Write and submit Letters of Interest and grant applications for grant prospects in coordination with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
• Schedule and manage meetings with current and potential funders in coordination with Senior Grants & Foundations Manager  
• Ensure the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager is regularly informed of the grant prospect program and progress

Grant Operations

• Track grant status, expected funds, and reporting as required by funding sources for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
• Effectively report funded award status, incoming grant information, and next steps to the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager 
• Work closely and regularly with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager to effectively track spending, restrictions, and timelines related to grants on a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update the grants module in TCRP’s database, currently through EveryAction, with all moves, including all related grant materials, grant tracking, and reporting information
• Ensure that all submitted grant materials, supporting documents, and grant agreements are uploaded and organized in organizational files
• Maintain current records in the database, including contact information

Relationship Engagement and Management

• Build effective and trustworthy relationships with foundation trustees, funders, and staff for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
• Assure that all fundraising materials and any communication with funders maintain the highest standards of professionalism 
• Represent TCRP at meetings, conferences, and fundraising events, as appropriate, or assist in the coordination of TCRP attendance
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with team members 
• Maintain knowledge of TCRP’s programs, including attending meetings as needed
• Assure compliance with the standards established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:

• 3+ years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment for a multi-million dollar revenue organization with a demonstrable understanding of grants processes (experience in grant writing preferred)
• Demonstrable persuasive writing abilities, such as the ability to write compelling, articulate, structured reports and proposals (experience in grant writing preferred)
• Rigorous attention to detail and timelines 
• Successful experience earning the confidence of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to understand the interests of funders and prospects to develop relationships between them and TCRP
• Ability to tailor messaging to reach intended audiences effectively, both written and oral
• Exercise confidentiality and accuracy for all funder and prospect information
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously 
• Contributes to an inclusive space for brainstorming, collaboration, and feedback on the Grants Team, the Dev Team, and the organization as a whole
• Values a growth mindset to cultivate life-long learning, promote resilience, reframe challenges into learning opportunities, and look beyond stereotypes
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities—including in particular communities of color, immigrant communities, and persons with disabilities—and across different teams internally

COMPENSATION

Salary will be based on years of experience, with a minimum salary starting at $70,092-$75,438. TCRP also offers excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a deep commitment to a meaningful work-life balance. 

BENEFITS

We offer a broad range of benefits, including:

• Four weeks of paid vacation (prorated upon the date of hire), up to sixteen weeks of paid family leave (following a six-month probationary period), paid sick time, and extensive holidays, including a two-week winter break at the end of the year and a wellness week in the summer.
• Employer-paid healthcare coverage for you and your dependents, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan
• Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs, and workshops

INCLUSION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

TCRP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We value and celebrate individuals' unique perspectives and contributions from diverse backgrounds and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.  Research shows that while men apply for positions when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women, Black people, people of color, and other underrepresented groups only apply when they check every box. If you feel this position is for you, even though you don’t check every box, please apply; you could be exactly what we’re looking for!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please follow this link:

https://texascivilrightsproject.submittable.com/submit/300354/grants-manager

We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review applications on a rolling basis, but no later than 11:59 p.m. central time on 10/31/2024.