Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled professional to manage our grants, ensuring ongoing communication and compliance with grant requirements. As the primary point of contact, you will effectively communicate the mission, goals, and achievements of our initiative to internal and external stakeholders through various channels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Lilly Endowment, ensuring ongoing communication and compliance with grant requirements
* Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the initiative, communicating its mission, goals, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders
* Support day-to-day operations of the grants, ensuring office activities related to the Grants are run efficiently and smoothly
* Coordinate and lead grant management meetings, including regular team meetings and retreats
* Oversee accounting and record keeping, including grant funds, grant staff expenditures, training, and other expenses related to administering the grants
* Manage documentation of the grant funds and expenditures for regular reporting, preparing financial reports
* Work with America Media's VP of Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of grant funds
* Develop communications for messaging to a variety of audiences and grant partners
* Support preparation of grant communication materials, such as surveys, reports, marketing, curriculum, project tracking, etc.
* C coordinate with the Executive VP and the Development Director regarding the generation of timelines and plans for the implementation of grant deliverables
* Support both quantitative and qualitative metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of the grant outcomes
* Drive all internal grant communications, as appropriate
Additional Responsibilities:
* Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and goals
* Write, edit, and submit grant proposals and applications, ensuring they meet funder guidelines and regulations
* Plan and implement grant programs from application to approval and utilization
* Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and regulations, especially in regard to reporting
* Prepare and submit financial reports and other documentation to grantors
* Prepare budgets and financial plans for grant-funded projects
* Monitor grant expenditures and ensure they align with the approved budget
Qualifications:
* Prior experience in grant administration, writing, planning, advancement, or related role preferred
* Excellent financial management skills with the ability to track expenses
* Expertise with Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills
* Attention to Detail: Managing intricate grant logistics
* Problem-Solving: Managing unexpected challenges
* Time Management: Juggling multiple tasks efficiently
* Adaptability: Thriving in dynamic environments
* Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
* Flexibility: Adaptability to changing schedules and unforeseen circumstances
* Collaboration: Willingness to work collectively with internal and external people and teams to achieve organizational and grant goals
Physical Requirements:
* Employee must be able to move/relocate items up to 15 pounds
America Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.