Grants & Contracts Manager – Development/Administration Workgroup

About the role

The Grants & Contracts Manager works closely with the Chief Development Director and plays a key role in securing funding for LAFLA's various initiatives. This position requires a deep understanding of grants and contracts management, as well as strong interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant proposal development/submission – strategizing with Managing Attorneys regarding asks and approach; preparing and organizing materials for proposals, drafting and editing narrative, and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to effect programmatic compliance with all public and private funding contracts, including:
• Working with the Director of Client Access and Compliance on compliance and trainings;
• Working with the Finance Department to facilitate the appropriate allocation and timely invoicing of grant funds;
• Working with the Grants Development Coordinator to generate case statistics and other outcome data;
• Submitting required financial and performance reports; and
• Monitoring performance of contractual partners.
• Career development and training
• Coordinate the application for – and fiscal management of – private and public grants
• Serve as primary liaison to representatives of granting agencies and contractual partners, including negotiating contract terms with the assistance of the lead legal manager, ensuring timely and effective communication, and coordinating monitoring visits and presentations.
• Research, write, edit, and coordinate submission of public and private grant applications on the local, state and national level, including recommending projects for funding, developing grant budgets and working with the Legal Directors, Managing Attorneys, Finance, and Executive Director.
• Research new funding opportunities on local, state, and federal levels – as well as private foundations – to expand existing programs and create new programs for funding in the advancement of LAFLA’s priorities.
• Perform other related development activities as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment in grants/project management, fundraising, or related field, with at least 3 years experience managing staff
• Demonstrated analytical , persuasive, and superior writing skills, as well as meticulous editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences;
• Strong administrative skills and ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner;
• Experience managing grants portfolio at or above $25 million strongly preferred;
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities;
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player;
• Self-starter with initiative to overcome obstacles and recommend solutions to problems;
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality;
• Comfort with “managing up”;
• Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of job duties (required);
• Experience working in a nonprofit institution of comparable complexity and scale; experience working as part of a team to successfully manage multiple projects with competing timelines;
• Knowledge of priorities, trends, and requirements in the government funding arena, especially within the City and County of Los Angeles, the state of California, and U.S. Federal;
• Experience within legal services strongly preferred
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.5 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and work weeks in excess of 33.5 hours when workload so necessitates.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries
• A generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend
• Commitment to employee wellness - due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.
• Sustainable Hybrid Work Schedule – LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.