Job Summary
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           The ideal candidate plays a critical role on the HGH Development team. This position will support securing corporate, government, and foundation grant awards. They research, write and report on all grants awarded to HGH. This position also provides high level support to the Finance department, assisting with complex financial billing and reporting for various federal, State, and local government agencies. He/she will be a self-starter who is disciplined, with exceptional time management skills. He/she will have the capacity to work under pressure against strict deadlines. Additional responsibilities will include the skill set of relationship building, particularly with influential members of the community. The Grants Manager will be comfortable speaking to large audiences and public bodies of elected officials. He/she may, from time to time, draft white papers for such bodies, as requested. He/she will be professional in appearance with the ability to communicate effectively, always representing HGH in a professional, positive, and memorable capacity. The Grants Manager reports to the VP of Development & Marketing and will also work closely with other members of the Executive team to support programs and services.
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Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Writes and/or manages grants including, but not limited to:
- Unrestricted funding to grow capacity for the organization.
- Restricted funding to maintain and grow programs.
- Tracks & manages grant reports, deadlines, deliverables, and agreements.
- Brings together members of other departments and assigns roles, when necessary.
- Researches grants online.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with grantors and donors.
- Develops capital campaign grants.
- Collects, organizes, and maintains all electronic and hard copy documents needed for complete grant files and records management.
- Supervises USD and SDSU student interns enrolled in grant writing/research programming.
- Collaboratively works with and/or supports the finance department with reimbursement grant invoicing and reporting.
Values
Innovation – We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all. Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.
Collaboration – We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.
Respect – We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.
Empathy – We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.
