Grants and Special Events Manager

Houston, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Faith In Practice is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to improving the physical, spiritual, and economic well-being of impoverished communities in Guatemala through short-term surgical, medical, and dental mission trips, as well as health-related educational programs. Rooted in a profound ecumenical belief, Faith In Practice embraces the calling to manifest the love and compassion of God through its impactful work. The organization aims to provide aid to those in greatest need while creating a spiritually enriching volunteer experience for all participants. Over the years, Faith In Practice has garnered a reputation for transforming lives and fostering lasting community development in underserved regions by addressing vital healthcare needs.

Faith In Practice is currently seeking a Grants and Special Events Manager to join its dynamic team in Houston, Texas. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 annually and plays a crucial role in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals. The Grants and Special Events Manager focuses primarily on securing institutional funding through grant prospecting, writing, and budget development while simultaneously supporting high-quality fundraising events. Collaborating closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), this position helps refine and drive Faith In Practice’s fundraising strategy. The role also involves ensuring the smooth planning and execution of donor engagement events with the assistance of an event consultant.

This position requires someone with strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to work independently with minimal supervision. The Grants and Special Events Manager will lead all grant activities, including managing submission schedules, developing compelling proposals, and tracking grant compliance and outcomes. They will also play an essential role in event management by coordinating logistics, vendor contracts, event communications, and support for Board of Directors meetings. The successful candidate will support the Development team in identifying potential donors, nurturing relationships, and maximizing fundraising impact.

Working at Faith In Practice offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a cause that merges compassionate service with professional excellence. Employees enjoy a range of benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. If you are passionate about fundraising, experienced in grant administration, and thrive in a role that blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, Faith In Practice invites you to join their dedicated team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of the poor in Guatemala.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related role
strong English language skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
proven organizational skills
ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
a minimum of 4 years’ experience beyond education
strong English language skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
possess the highest level of proven organizational skills
ability to work well independently with minimal supervision

Job Duties

Lead grants prospecting efforts to identify new institutional funding opportunities aligned with Faith In Practice’s mission and programs
develop, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports in collaboration with internal stakeholders
create detailed and accurate grant budgets in coordination with the CDO/CFO and program staff
manage grants submission schedules, reporting deadlines, and stewardship requirements to ensure compliance with funder expectations
compile and maintain all required grant documentation, narratives, budgets, and supporting materials
track grant activity, outcomes, and reporting requirements in coordination with Programs, Development and Accounting teams
collaborate with the Chief Development Officer on grant strategy, pipeline development, funding priorities, and funder relationships
work closely with Event Consultant to produce annual events established by the CDO that support fundraising and engagement objectives
coordinate with CEO, CFO and CDO on planning and communication related to Board of Directors meetings
compile all necessary support documents and distribute to board members prior to each meeting for their review
schedule necessary AV or tech support for each meeting
schedule refreshments for in person meetings with the help of the Development Manager
participate with CDO and events consultant in the budgeting process for all events and assist with contract negotiations with individual vendors/venues
work closely with Accounting and event consultant in managing expenses related to each event
create event timeline and program, assist with review of printed/digital communications related to each event
lead all communication with event vendors
project manage all technical, experiential areas of production
manage all event related communications distribution and design tasks with Marketing Specialist
work closely with event chairs on all table sponsor related tasks
collaborate with Development Manager on all data related to events guests and giving
assist Director of Development to identify potential donors among event attendees
perform other development related duties as assigned