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... Show More

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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