Grants Manager
Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
What it's like at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
- Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
Why this is a big deal…
The Philanthropy Department is hiring a Grants Manager to support the fundraising team in managing grants. The role involves overseeing grant deliverables, organizing reports from program teams, and handling communications/PR tasks. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy Operations, the Grants Manager will assist with office administration, record keeping, grant budget development, and ensuring compliance and quality control. This role will support foundation, corporate, and government grants and collaborate with finance, development, and program staff for efficient grant processes. The department manages a $70 million fundraising and grant portfolio with 25-30 staff nationwide.
The Opportunity…
The Grants Manager at GRID Alternatives will support the Philanthropy team in managing 110-130 annual grants, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing grant-related processes. The role focuses on organizational and project management skills to aid the fundraising team in all aspects of grants management.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with grant team (Development team and Program team) and Finance to develop grant budgets
- Review grant award letters to identify promised deliverables and compliance requirements
- Review budget spend down through grant period
- Track deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements through grant period
- Collect impact data and program updates from program staff and data analysts for use in reporting
- Record Keeping Duties include:
- Monitoring and enforcing standards for team data entry of follow-up activities and grant requirements in Salesforce CRM
- Record-keeping and managing award documentation to adhere to a document storage policy
- Use Salesforce CRM to produce reporting on program impacts and record/track grant deliverables
- Systems Development
- Lead grant kick-off meetings and hand-off process to program managers
- Lead grant reporting process including grant award/ reporting meetings
- Develop and maintain standard organizational and programmatic content and data for the Philanthropy Grant Writing Toolkit (a compilation of frequently used grant-related information and program impact data) for use by HQ and regional fundraising staff
- Work with Director of Philanthropy Operations on special projects and system development, such as developing standard operating procedures and training related to grant management, or data clean up processes related to grants
What You Need To Bring To This Role…
- Proven track record of 4+ years in Grant Management
- Evidence of superior organizational and project management skills
- CRM experience, with the ability to learn and adapt to GRID’s customized Salesforce instance
- Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
- Analytical, detail-oriented, productive, and works well under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Fast learner and entrepreneurial problem-solver
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills
- Team player who can work both independently and collaboratively
- Upholds donor intent, professional ethics for fundraisers, and the culture of philanthropy
- Good “customer service” skills and focus
- Versatile learner committed to self-improvement, employs strengths effectively, willingly shares knowledge with others, seeks coaching on areas needing improvement, adjusts behavior/performance as needed, and views mistakes as learning opportunities
It would be great if you also had…
- Experience with project management tools such as Asana, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Nonprofit experience including familiarity with fundraising processes
- Government grant award management experience
Where you will sit and the places you may go…
This position may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required.
GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band
($70k- $80k annually), plus the benefits below.
How we take care of you...
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
