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Foundation Grants Manager Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life. Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? You have a lot of choices in where you work make the decision to work where you are valued! Join the McNabb Center Team as the Foundation Grants Manager today! The Foundation Grants Manager JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY Summary of Position:Direct and manage the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation's nonpublic grant-development program.Identify, cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward grants from private foundations, corporate foundations, community foundations, and other nonpublic institutional funders in East Tennessee, throughout Tennessee, nationally, and, where appropriate, globally.Manage the complete grant lifecycle and all existing nonpublic grant relationships. Summary of role of team: Work under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Development and Government Relations to prioritize requests from McNabb Center leadership and pursue funding for approved Center needs and Foundation Annual Fund campaign priorities, including capital and operating needs. The first-year goal is to secure at least $750,000 in new grant commitments. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTThe staff member maintains an office at administrative building and works with Foundation team.Staff members are provided with all equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities in their assigned office. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Responsible for continuous prospect research and development of a qualified nonpublic grant pipeline. a. Research private and corporate foundations, community foundations, and other nonpublic institutional funders locally in East Tennessee, statewide in Tennessee, nationally, and, where appropriate, globally. b. Use GuideStar/Candid, Foundation Directory Online, GrantStation, grant-tracking platforms, foundation tax filings, corporate giving portals, annual reports, and other available research tools to identify potential funders. c. Review each prospect for mission and program alignment, geographic eligibility, funding history, typical award size, application requirements, timing, restrictions, relationship potential, and likelihood of success. d. Maintain a high-volume, prioritized pipeline of qualified prospects and provide recommendations to the supervisor regarding the opportunities that merit Foundation investment. 2.Responsible for development and submission of high-quality grant requests. a. Prepare persuasive letters of inquiry, concept papers, proposals, applications, presentations, and supporting documents that accurately communicate McNabb Center needs and outcomes. b. Work cooperatively with Foundation leadership, Center leadership, program staff, Financial Services, and other internal partners to obtain accurate information and meet approved deadlines. c. Develop, analyze, and review detailed grant budgets and budget narratives, including allowable costs, personnel expenses, indirect costs, matching requirements, restrictions, and sustainability considerations. d. Ensure every submission is accurate, complete, timely, responsive to funder requirements, and consistent with the approved purpose, budget, and commitments of the organization. e. Maintain thorough knowledge of grant terminology, application instructions, grant agreements, web portals, required attachments, and submission procedures. 3.Manages the complete portfolio of existing nonpublic grants and institutional funder relationships. a. Maintain complete records of grant agreements, budgets, restrictions, deliverables, payment schedules, reporting requirements, recognition commitments, and renewal opportunities. b. Coordinate with program and financial staff to monitor use of grant funds and ensure narrative and financial reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. c. Develop and manage stewardship