Grants Program Manager

Grants and Major Gifts Development Manager

Are you seeking impactful and meaningful work? Are you able to build rapport with people? Do you have a passion for grant writing and making an impact? Do you have a strong knowledge of grant funding and development within a mid-size organization?

This opportunity might be for you!

You will play a key role in managing relationships with current and prospective funders. You will identify funding opportunities and write grant requests to obtain funding for GreenPath. Day to day, you will conduct outreach to build a network of contacts and manage funding relationships. You will make an impact with this work as the funding will support GreenPath and the mission to help people become financially secure!

Financial wellness is a key factor in people's freedom to pursue their dreams. We envision a world where people are ready for life's ups and downs, and we all have the tools we need to accomplish our financial goals.

Need to know:

• Opportunity to be remote or hybrid based on your location to GreenPath in Farmington Hills, MI
• This is a salaried, direct hire position. You can expect to work eastern time zone business hours.
• We anticipate a salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually. GreenPath values fair, equitable experiences for team members. Our compensation philosophy reflects this as we review your experience, skills, internal equity, market equity, and more to pin-point a final salary prior to an offer. GreenPath also offers a generous benefits package - please see details at the bottom of this advertisement.
• This is an important role for the organization. We plan to actively recruit, and move swiftly as we have the opportunity to meet with candidates.

We Have:

• Extraordinary opportunities for growth and development.
• A tenured and committed Development Team
• A guiding principle to put people at the center of everything we do. Empathy coaching, human-centered design and behavioral economics practices anchor our work in meeting people's needs.
• Caring, compassionate and creative humans that show up every day with integrity and a drive to provide a quality experience through each and every interaction. This is more than a job for most of us. We are on a mission to make it easier for people to be financially well.
• Partnerships with others enable us to impact financial health on a large scale. We collaborate to design and deliver financial health services that are a win for people, for our partners, and for GreenPath.
• Products and services designed specifically with our clients in mind.

You Have:

• At least 5 years of experience managing and writing grants to successfully secure funding
• Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain corporate and foundation funding relationships
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

The Day to Day:

Payroll

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for identifying and securing grant funding from government agencies, banks, foundations, companies, and other sources.
• Secure funding through writing and delivering proposals and grant requests for self-identified opportunities and those brought by others within GreenPath.
  1. Clearly articulate GreenPath's value proposition and the positive impact we deliver.
  2. Develop and maintain standard proposal components that can quickly be assembled and utilized across multiple opportunities.
  3. Respond timely and meet deadlines for grant applications.
  4. Coordinate and communicate clearly with stakeholders, getting appropriate input and sign-off as needed.
• Research, prioritize and identify potential grant funding opportunities, and engage in outreach to them.
  1. Lead meetings with GreenPath stakeholders to understand the needs of the organization and identify potential funding opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
  2. Identify funders that would support this work.
  3. Develop and maintain "Standard Asks" that can be used to generate interest. Communicate GreenPath's value proposition to potential funders.
  4. Build a network of contacts at potential funders, help establish new funding relationships, and manage relationships with funding partners.
     • Outreach may include emails, phone calls, presentations, letters of interest/inquiry, proposals, reports, connecting through LinkedIn, etc.
• Manage funding relationships.
  1. Manage and cultivate all funding relationships that are not owned by others in the organization, aimed at maximizing grant funding and renewing major gifts.
     • Track dates for renewal opportunities, reports needed, etc.
     • Communicate periodically with partners and prospects. Ensure that they are aware of GreenPath priorities and capabilities.
     • Position GreenPath to receive grant invitations, as appropriate.
  2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders responsible for grant deliverables.
  3. Complete required grant reporting, utilizing SalesForce to track and provide updates.
  4. Work with Director of Business Development to align on strategy and forecast revenue.
• Support Business Development team as needed.

The Perks:

What will you get out of working at GreenPath? In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, vision and dental plans), here are some of the additional perks our employees enjoy:

• We all need some "me time" every once in a while. All full-time employees receive 19 paid days off during their first year of employment, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year. Use it for a fabulous vacation, to play nurse (or patient) at home, or sit on your couch watching DIY marathons on HGTV all day. We don't care - it's your time. Enjoy.
• Need some additional time to focus on preventative care? GreenPath provides all employees with additional Preventative Care Time Off to encourage all employees to be proactive about their physical wellness.
• Saving for Retirement? GreenPath employees can start contributing to a 403b right away! After one year of employment we make a monthly contribution to eligible employee's Retirement Account equivalent to 5% of their gross compensation.
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? GreenPath is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.
• Planning on growing your family? GreenPath offers paid Maternity and Paternity benefits.
• Continuous learners can get their classroom fix in a couple of different ways. GP team members are eligible for up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per year. In addition, GP team members can attend courses through Invest in Yourself, an in-house educational program offering training classes on a variety of topics ranging from Cash Flow Planning to Microsoft Excel to Stress Management.
• What to take additional college courses? We have an agreement with Cleary College where all GreenPath employees are eligible for a 50% discount on college tuition.
• Speaking of health conscious, we also have an onsite gym, offering both cardio and strength training options. Side note: we offer shower facilities onsite so you don't totally alienate your coworkers.
• Crave the outdoors? Eat lunch or take a break on our 4th floor sundeck. An excellent way to break up the monotony of the workday and sneak in some Vitamin D.

GreenPath Financial Wellness reserves the right to change this description at any time. GreenPath Financial Wellness practices the concept of equal employment opportunity with respect to hiring, promotions, transfers, pay, discipline, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. No individual will be discriminated against, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height, weight or citizenship.