Overview

Organized in 1916, the Chicago Urban League was one of the first affiliates of the National Urban League. The Urban League movement aimed to address the needs of Black people migrating from the rural South to northern cities in unprecedented numbers at the dawn of the 20th century.

The Chicago Urban League seeks a talented grant writer for the position of Grants Manager to significantly grow the Chicago Urban League’s grants portfolio and revenue. To support the sustainability of the Chicago Urban League’s programs and services, the Grants Manager will oversee and coordinate the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, local government, foundation, and corporate grants. This individual will lead all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinate input across the organization as needed, and ensure that the Chicago Urban League remains in compliance with funder requirements by preparing and submitting reports and other documentation.

Chicago Urban League is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation Range

$70,000-$82,000

To apply

Please submit a resume & cover letter to Kal Marcus, Evolve Giving Group: kal@evolvegg.com

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Key Responsibilities

Write, prepare, and submit public/governmental grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and private grant submissions
Identify and research public/governmental, individual, corporate, foundation, and other funding opportunities
Maintain a calendar of applications, reporting, and other key dates to ensure timely completion and submission of applications and reports
Update and maintain database containing information on external funders and prospects
Expand the pool of public/governmental grant prospects to ensure a continuous revenue stream
Attend meetings of project teams, funders/potential funders, and partnering organizations
Participate in the development of short-term and long-term fundraising planning
Assist in managing and cultivating relationships with external funders; Prepare team members for meetings with funders
Secure foundation and corporate support for annual events

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of grant writing or professional writing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
Passion for the mission of Chicago Urban League
Proficiency with MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Experience with Raiser’s Edge/CRM management, a plus
Ability to translate research data into an easy-to-understand format
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey seemingly complicated projects in a compelling and persuasive manner
Knowledge of Chicago’s philanthropic community and understanding of current funding trends
Strong project management skills
Ability to manage deadline packages from start to finish, coordinating all submission requirements
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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Key Responsibilities

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