Denver
Job Description Who You Are: You’re someone who individuals can depend on, but you can also rally a team when needed. You take great pride and ownership in your work and prefer to see things through to completion. Organizing raw data and independently making connections is right in your wheelhouse. But you also understand that input from various departments is critical to success. You love challenges, pivoting when required and enjoy managing multiple projects in various stages. People often comment that you have a knack for numbers, how organized you are, and stay clear-headed under pressure. You’re looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. You know in your heart it’s time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves. Who We Are: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all. To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Our organization also works with existing low-income homeowners in more than 2,500 households. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide. How We Succeed Together: Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization. Solid Foundations - Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships. Innovative Design - We are curious. We embrace change. We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing. We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. Open Doors - We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work. Clear Windows - We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency. We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable. Supportive Structures - We have each other’s backs. We collaborate. Becoming better at what we do takes all of us. By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Grants Manager works proactively to manage multiple funding opportunities from public sources including federal, state and local government. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Grants Manager will provide project management oversight of assigned government funding efforts which include, but is not limited to, development and coordination of grant application opportunities, award contracting, compliance, reporting and monitoring, draw requests, record keeping, and department support. The Grants Manager will collaborate closely with the VP of Housing Strategy and VP of Construction Operations to ensure alignment on project scheduling and grant flow. The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential position functions. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Management & Leadership · Demonstrate energy and passion for Habitat’s mission and Cultural Blueprint’s values in all aspects of the position. · Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports to be valued contributors. Effectively communicate grant funding objectives and performance expectations to all direct reports. · Serve as primary point of contact, project manager, and ally for specific government donors and awarded grants with a key focus on strengthening Habitat’s outreach, partnership, and leadership. · Fulfill the role of content expert on housing-related government grant funding programs. · Convene, coordinate, and provide leadership to Habitat program, administrative, and management teams who contribute to grants. · Identify and share relevant grant funding opportunities with appropriate departments or functional teams when aligned with organizational strategic priorities. · Independently determine solutions to problems and make recommendations. · Assist with other activities of Government Grants department as needed. Application Research & Preparation · Research government funding opportunities through all available outlets; attend pre-application conferences for grant programs. · Manage and assemble information/data collection, content development and writing to meet submission deadlines with complete and accurate applications. · In addition to new construction programs, participate in new program planning and expanding government grant opportunities to align with Habitat’s needs, i.e., housing renovation, housing repair, aging in place, etc. Award Contracting & Compliance · Gather information to negotiate the terms of funding awards, including consultation with internal Real Estate Development employees and legal counsel as needed. · Manage and assemble information/data collection, content development and writing to meet deadlines for contracting, including due diligence, program milestones, and draw eligibility. · Develop and maintain needed documentation on grants required for compliance. · Coordinate contract approvals and execution. · Update internal teams (RED, Construction, HOS) about any specific grant restrictions/requirements that may impact work processes such as Federal Section 3, eligible expense date, etc. Reporting & Monitoring · Create, maintain, and continually improve the grant tracking system to ensure timely preparation of grant files, implementation of grant requirements and grant processing. · Compile necessary information and statistics for all reports, change negotiation, reimbursement submittals, and monitoring visits. · Create, maintain, and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders as required. · Review all documentation for completeness and compliance. Reimbursement Requests/Draws · Oversee and perform duties associated with draws for grant reimbursements. · Manage draw requests, including reviewing and processing invoices, entering requisition documents and correct coding. · Ensure financial accuracy through identifying eligible expenditures within allowed timeframes. · Provide direction to volunteers to gather appropriate invoices and payment to support draw requests; perform duties as needed if volunteers are unavailable. EXPERIENCE: · 5+ years of successful grant writing and coordination, or progressive experience with similar responsibilities (i.e. management, project management, highly regulated sector, contract negotiation, or finance) · Experience coordinating multiple high value projects in various stages of the project life cycle; if working with grants upward to $2M annually preferred. · Government grants and housing development experience with Federal HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP and State Prop 123 funding highly preferred. · Full proficiency in the MS365 Suite, especially Excel. · Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Asana, Monday.com or similar database proficiency, preferred. · Experience working with, and overseeing, volunteers a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Required · A strong belief in the mission of Habitat for Humanity and in the people and neighborhoods with whom we partner. · Strong mathematics and statistical skills. · Ability to independently seek solutions but also work well in a team-based environment. · Clear and concise communication skills; oral and technical writing. · Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams and departments. · Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize workload to meet schedules and deadlines. · An excellent attention to detail with the ability to write, proofread and self-edit content. · An inquisitive nature to acquire and assemble information and data that isn’t always readily available. · Ability to maintain confidentiality of position. Preferred · A passion for fundraising and the confidence to take full ownership of the grant process. · Experience in research and analysis of demographic information; including census data. · The ability to successfully project manage in a multi project, non-linear environment that requires a flexible and adaptive approach to meeting milestones and deadlines; that often have inherent uncertainties. Highly Desirable · A continuously expanding knowledge of available grant funding locally, regionally, and nationally, including HUD programs such as HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP or similar. · A solid understanding of federal cross-cutting compliance requirements. · A working knowledge of real estate development and construction processes. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB · Most work is performed indoors at a desk in a shared office or meeting setting, with the ability to work remotely at times. · Ability to talk on the phone and work at a computer for extended periods of time. · Hybrid work model - minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location (Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday), with ability to work from home the other days) During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to learn the role, build critical interdepartmental connections, and strengthen the development team’s vision, strategy, and cohesiveness. · The ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable. · A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes. · Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary. · Habitat’s office where this position will report to is 430 S Navajo St, Denver, CO 80223. Please apply by copying and pasting the following link in your browser: Or visit our Careers Page: Company DescriptionImagine a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and YOU have the opportunity to impact people every day through your work. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has seen dramatic growth in the last five years. It’s an exciting time to join our team!Imagine a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and YOU have the opportunity to impact people every day through your work. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has seen dramatic growth in the last five years. It’s an exciting time to join our team!