Development/Grant Manager

Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day administrative operations of the Foundation including: answering phone calls, responding to community and donor inquiries.
• Orders and manages supplies for the department, submits purchase orders and coordinates with vendors.
• Prepares items in relation to meetings and events including, but not limited to, assembly of documents for distribution, coordination of site reservation and catering for events as well as manage event registration.
• Supports the Development Department and Communications with department operations.
• Records donations in Donor Database.
• Researches various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• At least three years of experience in grant writing experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

About the role

St. Coletta's of Illinois is an organization dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta's of Illinois provides a continuum of care including residential, educational, and vocational training programs.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays.
• The organization offers medical, dental, and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employees receive a 2.5x salary bonus.

Pay

$60,000 annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (on-site)