Grant Manager

Position: Grant Manager

Supervisor: Finance Director

Classification: Permanent, Full Time, exempt

This position is regularly scheduled for Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. ASAP offers a hybrid work schedule of three days in ASAP’s Asheville office and two days remote

ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. ASAP is committed to creating a local food system that is equitable, environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and health promoting. To read our equity statement, please visit https://asapconnections.org/about-us/

Purpose: The Grant Manager is the lead grant writer for the organization and responsible for grant application research, creation, submission, and reporting. This position will lead prospecting grant proposals that support ASAP’s goals and meet funding guidelines and criteria. The Grant Manager supports funder communication and development, monitors compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives.

Grant writing and reporting:

Research diversified funding opportunities which align with ASAP mission and program services to include new grant resources

Lead biweekly grant meetings and provide updates

Lead the research,development, writing, and submission of grant proposals

Lead grant reports, funder reports, performance reports, finance reports, and other reports as needed with support from staff

Manage grant project timelines for writing, submission, and modifications

Coordinate with the finance team on internal budgets and financial reports

Manage grant application and award systems in database

Manage the grants calendar (outreach to funders, due dates, and grant cycles)

Support tracking and reporting of programmatic data

Communicate with funders as needed

Support in monitoring of adherence to legal guidelines and internal policies

Project Management and Operations:

Manage enhancement, scalability, and performance of existing database structure

Hires and supervises the database development contractor.

Lead review of grant process and update documentation as needed

May supervise program staff and interns, participating in hiring.

Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, internal, and local regulations.

Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Evaluate and present grant performance metrics

Organization Mission and Strategy:

Participate in overall organizational planning and development

Support responsive programs that direct demand for local products, build capacity, and make connections across the local food system.

Work with Directors to identify long-range strategies for grants and fundraising

Provide leadership in identification, conception, writing, submission, and administration of grants to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work

Keep senior management/Board of Directors informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations

Support our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills and Experience:

Minimum four years grant research, grant writing, and grant management experience

Preferred experience writing grants for nonprofits/causes

The ability to collaborate on projects with a variety of teams

Excellence in writing, editing, and project management

Strong organizational and project management skills

Familiarity with federal grant processes, requirements, and regulations

Preferred experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM)

Strong problem-solving

A management style that encourages collaboration, cooperation, and personal growth

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Experience with database reporting, programming, and management

Required:

ASAP requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to follow office guidelines based on CDC recommendations

Must provide consent for a background check

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance ● Some local travel

Compensation

The salary for this position is $52,818. Benefits include an employer match retirement plan, starting 34 days of paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays, paid professional development opportunities, and employee assistance services for staff and family. ASAP is currently a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

To Apply

Email a cover letter, resume, and three references with the email subject line: 2024 Grant Manager to jobs@asapconnections.org. Please submit documents in PDF or Google Docs format.

We will reply to all applicants within two weeks.

This position will be filled as soon as possible but will remain open until filled. Applications accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.

ASAP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, creed, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.