Website ElderHelp of San Diego
ElderHelp supports seniors as they age with dignity.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
ElderHelp’s Grant Manager is organized, accurate, thorough, and works with attention to detail.
The manager is a dynamic leader, able to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks at one time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Grant Manager works as a part of the Development Team and is responsible for
researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support the
agency’s goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant
writer and is responsible for all aspects of grant management including tracking, managing
deadlines, external and internal communications related to grant submissions, and reporting.
The Grant Manager also manages funder relationships in conjunction with the CEO/Executive
Director and Director of Philanthropy and supports special project initiatives. Grants are a
significant percentage of ElderHelp’s total revenue and therefore this position must have a
clear and successful plan for grant timing, submissions and locating potential new grant
revenue sources. Understanding the aging and healthcare field and how it relates to grant
objectives and benchmarks is key.
REPORTS TO
Director of Philanthropy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position requires a person of demonstrated integrity, accountability, dependability,
maturity and professionalism. Along with solid fiscal analysis abilities, the individual should be
highly proficient at written and verbal communication and possess strong planning and
problem-solving skills. While being a highly organized independent worker, the individual
should be a team player able to represent the agency with professionalism in all situations
Key Responsibilities:
– Leads the development and submission process for all grant proposals, applications and
narratives, budgets, and LOIs.
– Works with the Grants Team to assign tasks and ensures they are completed in a timely
manner.
– Submits and monitors grant applications and conducts appropriate follow up with
funders as needed.
– Conducts research for new funding opportunities on a local, state, and federal level.
– Develops and maintains effective working relationships with donors and foundations.
– Develops and maintains master grants plan.
– Manages the Grants and Development Coordinator by providing ongoing supervision
and professional development opportunities.
– Directs the work of the Grants and Development Coordinator to support proposal and
report writing, grant tracking and monitoring, and other tasks.
General Responsibilities:
– Attends regular staff meetings.
– Attends ElderHelps events.
– Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the Grant Manager position must have strong written and oral communication
skills as well as a minimum of three years proven grant management experience. This position
requires a Bachelor’s Degree in art, communications, or a related field. Candidate must have
excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Donor Perfect and other grant
management systems. Candidates must be self-motivated, have good time management, and
be accurate in documentation and reporting.
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, hourly position offering $28-31/hour DOE, plus benefits. ElderHelp offers a
generous benefits program:
– 100% employer paid Gold-level medical and dental plans
– No waiting period for benefits enrollment
– 100% employer-sponsored telemedicine solution
– Flexible and hybrid work schedule
– 401(k) plans and employer matching
– 10 paid holidays
– Employees are provided an additional one-week paid time off in addition to vacation
and sick accrual
– Professional development
– Education reimbursement
– Team bonding days
WHO WE ARE
ElderHelp has a culture of teamwork and inclusion where we believe we are better together.
We value the differences in our community and believe those differences are what makes us a
stronger organization. We offer opportunities for staff to participate in DEI trainings and create
safe spaces to learn and share about this important work. Our Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers come together with a shared passion for our mission supporting each other to meet the needs of the community we serve.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to Sarah Benson at sbenson@elderhelpofsandiego.org. Please
refer to our website for more information on services and programs. Please no phone inquiries,
fax transmittals, or walk-ins.
To apply for this job email your details to sbenson@elderhelpofsandiego.org