Grant Manager

Overview:

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is a 501(c)(3) entity with the mission of breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families. GHHI supports housing, environmental health, and energy efficiency services for families in communities nationwide and conducts direct services in Maryland. GHHI's delivery model is based on its data-driven philosophy that public and private social investments are optimized, and social program outcomes are maximized when an occupied home's energy, health, and safety needs are addressed comprehensively, efficiently, and simultaneously.

Vision Statement:

Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Racial Equity Through Healthy Housing.

Mission Statement:

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative is dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health and the advancement of racial and health equity through the creation of healthy, safe, and energy-efficient homes. By delivering a standard of excellence in its work, GHHI aims to eradicate the negative health impacts of unhealthy housing and unjust policies for children, seniors, and families to ensure better health, economic, and social outcomes for low-income communities of color.

Our Model:

GHHI effectively integrates funding from private and public sources to deliver results for low-income residents.

GHHI Delivers:

• Government innovation in service delivery and cost savings
• Measurable improvements in health, economic, and social outcomes for children and families
• Development of community-based green jobs and social enterprise
• Healthy, safe, stable, and affordable homes
• Increased family economic security, including wealth retention and reduced family displacement.

Job Summary:

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) seeks a full-time Grant Manager to lead overall grant efforts including grant research, writing, program design and implementation, compliance and reporting. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Grant Manager will lead fundraising efforts to identify potential support from government agencies, foundations, corporations and other private sector partners to meet the financial and operational needs of the organization. The position will work to ensure that the grant process works effectively and efficiently, providing clear communication of proper protocols for approving grants, their specifications, requirements and objectives across all departments of the organization and management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting grant requirements and implementation for the organization.
• Develops diversified funding strategy.
• Cultivates donor funding and relationships.
• Develops compliancemanagement plan for Grant life cycle.
• Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process.
• Perform relevant research to identify available grant and bid opportunities and evaluate the results.
• Writes and reviews grant applications, proposals, abstracts and letters of inquiry in partnership with senior staff.
• Research funding sources and matches relevant sources to current or potential GHHI programs.
• Review financial plans/budgets with the finance department in accordance with each grant requirement.
• Communicate with other departments regularly to identify initiatives that may qualify for new funding resources.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the completion of grant reporting.
• Coordinate with other departments to develop case studies, data and/or abstracts to include with grant applications.
• Works on projects simultaneously and manages workflow with other departments to meet multiple deadlines.
• Maintains and organizes files for all submitted applications.
• Maintains and organizes files for current and potential funders.
• Provide writing support for the Communications Department to promote organizational accomplishments and impact.
• Provide training to new staff on grants management and reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects.
• Superior organizational skills and an ability to multi-task and balance competing timelines.
• Strong command over written and verbal communication including grant writing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Possess sound understanding of the organization's mission and its objectives.
• Possess substantial knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced cross-functional team.
• Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
• Expertise in Internet research.
• Federal grants management experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of five years of experience in funding or grant development or a similar role requiring organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grant management software
• Must have a valid driver license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Additional Information:

The salary for this position is set at $90,000 per year and is non-negotiable. This compensation reflects our commitment to equity, transparency, and consistency across our team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and HRA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Short-and Long-Term Disability

This is a full-time, exempt position based in our Baltimore, Maryland office. The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug free workplace. GHHI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. GHHI has a deep commitment to racial, gender and ethnic diversity and seeks applications from all qualified persons.