Job Description: Grants and Program Manager, Women’s Foundation of Mississippi

Background

The mission of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is to ensure economic security for women. We are committed to helping Mississippi’s women and girls transcend our state’s dire social and economic barriers. We create long-term opportunities for personal stability and stronger families by cultivating social change. We work to serve all women and girls throughout the state of Mississippi, particularly those who are most vulnerable. We use grant-making, advocacy, training programs, and research to support three focus areas: women’s health, access to education and career opportunities, and two-generation work. We do this because women have a greater chance for upward mobility and economic sustainability when planning for pregnancy, earning a degree, receiving relevant job training, accessing quality childcare, and pursuing a viable career with a livable income.

Job Summary

The Grants and Program Manager of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) provides leadership in three areas: grantmaking, advocacy, and engagement. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Grants and Program Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and reporting templates for grantees.
• Provide organizations with guidance on how to submit grant applications and reports.
• Manage all grant submissions and award notifications.
• Review all grant submissions and provide recommendations to the grant committee.
• Provide staff leadership and administrative capacity to support the WFM grants committee.
• Build and maintain relationships with grantees and other organizations throughout the state.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure grant agreements are signed and returned and grant payments are made promptly.
• Review all reports and provide a summary for staff and the WFM Board of Directors.
• Maintain the grants management database.
• Partners with the Deputy Director on overseeing and implementing programmatic initiatives of the foundation.
• Collaborates with the Development Manager, Deputy Director, and Executive Director in providing program-related information/updates for grant proposals, grant reports, and external communications.
• Provide regular content for website updates and social media as it relates to the foundation’s grants and assist in external foundation communications such as public presentations and articles.
• Build and maintain relationships with other philanthropic and nonprofits to identify opportunities for partnership and resource leveraging.
• Participate in meetings or convenings to represent WFM and its mission.
• Maintain current knowledge on promising practices, evidence-based approaches, trends, and development in philanthropy and our grantmaking focus areas.
• Work with the WFM leadership team to help develop and implement an effective grantmaking strategy based on the defined priority areas.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, public administration, social work, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, program management, program design, nonprofit management, or a related role within a nonprofit organization.
• Proven track record of securing funding from diverse sources, including foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Experience in managing programs, including planning, implementing, and evaluation.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in using grant management software and other relevant technology.
• Ability to analyze data and create comprehensive reports.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the funding landscape and trends in nonprofit funding.
• Familiarity with the issues affecting women and families in Mississippi.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with funders, partners, and community members.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for funder meetings, site visits, and conferences.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity in managing confidential and sensitive information.

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is $57,000-$62,000.

Benefits

The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Paid time off, including two weeks of sick leave, and three personal days.
• Health insurance is 100% covered for the employee. Dependent health insurance, dental, and vision are offered annually for employees to opt into and provide partial payment for coverage.
• The organization offers a 403b for all employees to opt into.
• The organization offers a family-friendly culture.

This position is full-time and located at the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi office in Jackson, Mississippi.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to:

info@womensfoundationms.org