Senior Grants Manager

Organizational Profile:

Juma strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for youth across America. In 1993, Juma Ventures (www.Juma.org) became the first nonprofit organization to own and operate a commercial franchise—a single Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop that provided a handful of jobs to low-income youth in San Francisco. Since then, Juma has grown into a nationally-recognized youth development organization operating ten social enterprises in six cities (San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Clara, New York, New Orleans and Seattle). Juma has employed 5,000 young people who have generated $23 million in enterprise revenue, earned $5 million in wages and saved over $3 million for higher education. Juma has received numerous awards for its work including the National Youth Employment Coalition’s PEPNet Award, a Community Achievement Award from the Social Enterprise Alliance, and the Social Impact Exchange Business Plan.

Juma is looking for great people who share our passion for working with youth and for using business as a tool for sustainable social impact. Our workplace is supportive, open, inclusive and relevant, focused on youth, empowerment, dedication and respect.

Position Description:

Juma is seeking a mission-driven professional with development experience to help us manage our fundraising activities with corporations, foundations, government agencies and other philanthropic institutions. As the lead writer on proposals and reports to major donors, the Senior Grants Manager will play an essential role in the organization’s ability to generate $3.6+ million in general operating and program support, and to serve as a positive ambassador with funders and other community partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Writing

Collaborate with program and development staff to create compelling grant proposals and funding requests, taking lead on our larger grant opportunities;
Write and assemble most or all sections of each grant proposal, with key input from program directors and other staff;
Coordinate with relevant staff in order to solicit timely and appropriate input/review of grant proposals prior to submission deadlines;
Review guidelines for all foundation proposals and reports to make sure all submissions are accurately formatted and include all required information, including budgets and materials;

Grants Management

In partnership with the Grants Manager, manage the grant proposal calendar. Maintain current pipeline to reflect all grant activity;
Work with the Grants Manager and Development Coordinator to track donor reporting needs, deadlines, and action items.
Complete impact reports to our major foundation and corporate donors by working with the Learning and Evaluation team to track outcomes, Programs team to collect youth impact stories, and Finance for financial reporting requirements.
Work with the Director of Development to manage donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategy for grants. Track current grant cycles and renewal processes and ensure stewardship to guarantee continued funding;

Prospect Research

Conduct targeted research to identify new institutional funders and help grow the existing portfolio of funders to ensure that Juma Ventures maintains a diverse portfolio of funders;

Data Integrity

Manage the development database (Salesforce CRM) and work with the Development Coordinator to ensure that data is up-to-date and accurate;
Work with the Development Coordinator to maintain records of all corporate/foundation interactions e.g. grant agreements, report requirements or documentation of calls and meetings;
Design and manage ongoing development of the system to meet the needs of the development department;
Develop and implement Salesforce training for new development staff;

Other

Support general fundraising activities, as needed;
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of grant writing and development experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with budgeting and budget development. Basic financial management skills.
Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
Self-starter, motivated, and able to take initiative in all situations; ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and inclusive environment.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Advanced computer skills; database and/or Salesforce CRM experience a plus.
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team; work well with diverse styles and personalities.
Strong commitment to supporting youth and to advancing social justice.
LGBTQ, bicultural, and/or minority applicants as well as applicants experienced within foster care systems are especially encouraged to apply
All prospective staff will be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check

Job Details

Reports to: Director of Development
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Starting Salary: Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Years of Experience: Minimum two years of experience in grant writing and development
Benefits Include: Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403B plan, and a significant paid time-off package

Please submit the following to Heather Saunders, Director of Development at heathers@juma.org :

1. A thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the above requirements and Juma’s focus and mission
2. Current resume
3. Salary requirements

Due to the volume of responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.