Grant Manager
Current
New York, United States
• Secured over $600,000 in grants from foundations, including the Mellon Foundation, Chinook Fund, Transformative Leadership for Change and First Nations Development Institute, by developing grant proposals, project plans and budget• Prepare proposals by determining concept, writing drafts, obtaining approval and meeting proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates; obtain approvals by reviewing proposal with stakeholders and project managers • Lead the team by optimizing the grant management process, overseeing fund-raising, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, managing grant databases, engaging with donor agencies, educating staff on policies, and preparing financial reports