Grants Manager

Come make a difference in the Sioux Falls community!

The Grants Manager is critical in advancing the organization's mission through strategic relationship building, research, and grants management. Primary areas of responsibility include the research, preparation, submission, implementation, tracking, reporting, and communication of all grants for the organization.

These are some of the things our Grants Manager will do:

• Research local, state, regional, and national private and government entities to identify additional funding sources for the organization.
• Prepare proposals for the organization's leadership for consideration.
• Compile necessary data and organization information for grant applications and necessary reports in collaboration with other organization team members.
• Write, submit, and track all grant applications.
• Establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies and organizations.
• Produce grant reports for organization leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain internal grant management and tracking systems and effectively communicate the grant requirements to applicable organization team members to ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with the development team to establish a relationship strategy to ensure maximum reach locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Oversee budget materials and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Handle confidential financial records and materials with care and discretion.
• Collaborate with the finance department and organization leadership to ensure that grants are properly managed and comply with any applicable federal and state grant regulations.
• Responsible for all other tasks assigned by the Chief Experience Officer and senior leadership.

Here’s what we can offer for schedule, pay, and benefits:

• This is a full time position. Our entire organization works Monday to Friday with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• We are still determining the pay scale for this position. We will update this posting when a range has been determined.
• Discounted childcare rates for dependents are available. The successful candidate will be eligible for a 65% tuition discount. Based on household income and household size, some employees may also be eligible for our general scholarship program, which covers up to 100% of the cost.
• We offer a wide variety of benefits including four different medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with a matching program, employer paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and more! 
• Paid Time Off is available with no waiting period and starts accruing on day one.
• All of our employees have access to a local Sioux Falls based discount portal with many savings opportunities. Discounts can include automotive care, clothing, fitness centers, home improvement, hotels, jewelry, mortgages and realtors, photographers, recreation, restaurants, and more!

We can teach you a lot, but there are a few things we are looking for in our Grants Manager:

• Ability to engage and become familiar with the organization’s mission, footprint, and wide range of needs and programming to effectively seek funding opportunities.
• Superior writing, editing, and proofing ability.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control expenses.
• Excellent management and with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience writing and managing grants is preferred.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in creative writing, communications, funds development, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. CPR training and certification is provided in-house by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
• Our job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening process which includes, but is not limited to: a background check, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug screen.

Learn a little more about our history and our mission:

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is the largest childcare provider in South Dakota serving 1,500 youth from 4 weeks to 18 years of age daily. We are a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but we are our own company. This makes us unique since we have support from a national brand, but we are also a local organization that focuses specifically on the needs of the Greater Sioux Falls area.

With programs and locations throughout Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg, we are able to guide the youth of our community toward a fulfilling and meaningful future. We are committed to excellence by striving to provide an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each student we serve.

These are some of the things that makes us a great place to work:

• We invest in our talent: you'll have at least 10 hours of paid continuing education training each full year. We want all of our employees to have professional development opportunities.
• We recognize seven holidays and our centers are closed. Additionally, if the holiday falls on a weekend day, we will be closed the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday. This helps to ensure that all of our staff have a chance to enjoy holidays without work obligations. 
• BGCSE has teamed up with the South Dakota Department of Health's cancer programs to help support our worksites and improve cancer screening rates. We offer paid leave options separate from PTO to take optional screening(s). This program is available to all employees who are not seasonal or temporary.
• We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in your community. Join our movement and make a difference with us!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

We strive to make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. For a full job description or for any assistance or accommodations during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 605-306-1125.

All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability, or any other protected class.