Grants Manager

Grants Manager.pdf

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GRANTS MANAGER

Summary

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), New Orleans, Louisiana, provides residents' care,

custody, control, and rehabilitation. We are committed to providing the highest level of service

and security to the court systems, the execution of court mandates, and the protection of

individuals' rights and freedoms. Our Mission will be achieved through innovative leadership and

programs, as well as the dedication and diligence of our employees.

The Grants Manager serves as the liaison between the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, and its

investors and partners. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting,

and managing grant proposals/reports that support OPSO goals and meet funder guidelines and

criteria. The incumbent serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages

in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong

writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome

measurement.

SALARY

The salary for the Grants Manager will be aligned accordingly and commensurate with an applicant’s

knowledge, skills, experience, certifications and education requirements of the subject position.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,

vision and life insurance as well as dental coverage and participation in the Louisiana Sheriff’s

Pension Fund.

Moreover, we offer supplemental insurance coverage through various vendors.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for
  
  

Proposals, And Submitting And Monitoring Grant Applications, Including

• Researching new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and federal
  
  

level.

• Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local,
  
  

state, and national level.

• Drafting proposals, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize with
  
  

program staff, finance, the Executive Staff, and the Sheriff.

• Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain list of passwords.
• Meeting with funders and OPSO staff to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit
  
  

requirements.

• Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and
  
  

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Job Description

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correspondence.

• Facilitate grant contracts and agreements.
• Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
  
  

▪ Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant

budgets—taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and

Completeness, Including

▪ Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements.

▪ Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.

▪ Requesting reimbursements and drawdowns as needed.

▪ Where appropriate, drafting compelling progress reports to the Sheriff, and funders, that

fully capture programmatic success.

▪ Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome

measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders and respective stakeholders.

▪ Researching statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy,

Including

• Performing research and data-gathering—both from external sources and internal OPSO
  
  

personnel.

• Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders.
  
  

▪ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills And Ability To

• Bachelor’s degree (or 3-7 years of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant
  
  

writing, or fundraising).

• Three plus years of experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management.
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing
  
  

skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.

• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage
  
  

multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner.

• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity and experience working with State, Local, and City, law enforcement agencies,
  
  

and/or related business entities.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s
  
  

Office.