Job Information
Twin Cities R!SE Grants Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Duties
Grant Strategy, Research, and Proposal Development – 50%
Develop and manage an annual fundraising strategy for corporate, foundation, and government grants aligned with organizational priorities.
Research prospective funders and review grant guidelines to assess eligibility, alignment, and feasibility of funding opportunities.
Write and submit compelling grant applications, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and other funding requests in collaboration with leadership and internal stakeholders.
Work with program and finance teams to develop grant narratives, program descriptions, budgets, and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with development team members to ensure grant strategies align with broader fundraising goals and organizational priorities.
Coordinate with the Individual Donor Relations Manager on communications planning and stewardship timelines.
Work with the Events Manager on fundraising events and sponsorship initiatives.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop grant materials, sponsorship collateral, and impact communications.
Government Grants Management and Compliance – 20%
Oversee government grants management including city, county, state, and workforce development funding sources.
Maintain grant records and ensure timely submission of required financial and programmatic reports.
Monitor grant compliance requirements and coordinate with internal stakeholders on documentation, audit preparation, and regulatory adherence.
Track performance metrics and funding outcomes, including monitoring the DEED workforce dashboard and organizational reporting requirements.
Coordinate internally to ensure grant-funded programs are implemented effectively and in accordance with grant terms and timelines.
Funder and Sponsor Relationship Management and Stewardship – 20%
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and government funders.
Cultivate prospective funders through outreach, meetings, phone calls, events, and site visits.
Serve as a primary contact for grant funders and government partners.
Steward funders through recognition, reporting, impact storytelling, and ongoing engagement.
Provide responsive and professional customer service to funders, prospective funders, and volunteers.
Support sponsorship strategy development, including creating event sponsorship packages and related materials.
Represent the organization at trainings, networking events, and funder convenings.
Work with the Director of Development to help foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
Data Management, Reporting, and Systems – 10%
Maintain accurate grant records and documentation for proposals, awards, reporting requirements, and compliance deliverables.
Utilize Salesforce to track grant activity, manage funder portfolios, analyze performance, and report on fundraising progress.
Develop and implement processes for entering, accessing, and reporting grant data in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Partner with finance and program teams to develop program budgets, impact reporting, and grant deliverables.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum Experience Required
1 year of experience in fundraising and development, including full time, part time, internship roles, or volunteer roles.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55411
Place of Work
Hybrid
Requisition ID
9319
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, employer paid Life and AD&D, employer paid Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Limited FSA, Accident coverage, Critical Illness coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage, 403(b) Retirement Savings account with employer match, First Stop Health telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, professional development.
Paid-Time Off (19 days in first year), Floating Holiday, 10 paid company holidays. Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
Application Link
https://twincitiesrise.org/careers/