Finance and Grants Manager at Raising New Voices Initiative

Finance & Grants Manager Job Description Template

We are searching for a methodical and strategic Finance & Grants Manager to work with our organization in enhancing funding models, identifying new sources of funding, and developing sustainable and effective grants programs. Duties for the Finance and Grants Manager will include managing overall grant efforts, documenting payments and expenditure, optimizing the grant administration process, overseeing fund-raising, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, reviewing grant proposals, managing grant databases, engaging with donor agencies, educating staff on policies, and preparing financial reports. Your skills and expertise in successful grants management will aid our organization in serving the public by securing continuous funding, improving business opportunities through effective funding programs, and executing meaningful projects.

The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, great leadership qualities, and exceptional budgeting and monitoring skills. Previous experience in this role will be preferred. The outstanding candidate should reinforce relationships with donors, ensure that grant programs operate efficiently, streamline grant administration, and keep our organization fiscally sound.

Grants Manager Responsibilities:

• Overseeing financial accounts of the organisation

• Designing grant programs.

• Determining funding needs.

• Researching funding opportunities.

• Writing grants and coordinating other grant writers

• Identifying support agencies.

• Optimizing the grant administration process.

• Managing timelines and deliverables.

• Preparing and monitoring budgets.

• Tracking grant applications.

Grants Manager Responsibilities:

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

• Methodical and strategic thinking.

• Good communication skills.

• Project management skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Budgeting and accounting experience.

• Computer literacy.

• Knowledge of auditing policies.

• Knowledge of donor agencies.

• Strong writing skills.