Position: Grants Administrator Reports to: Director of Mission Advancement Location: Chicago, Illinois Organization Background: The Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) mission is: Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing. We work as agents of reconciliation to: • Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict, • Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing, and • Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community. For more information, please visit www.pbmr.org. Position Summary: The Grants Administrator is accountable to the Director of Mission Advancement and is primarily responsible for applying for private and public grants, managing grant-funded projects, coordinating grant renewal activities, submitting reports and facilitating stewardship activities. This position is a part-time position working twenty-four (24) hours per week. In addition, this is not an overtime exempt position. Essential Functions • Coordinate with the Grants Team to ensure proper organization and completeness of grant records including grant applications/agreements, budgets, spending reports, and audit information. • Manage detailed annual calendar of grant opportunities, submissions, and reports; ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner. • Work closely and cross-functionally with other departments to identify program needs and collect grant report data, ensure grant compliance. • In coordination with the Director of Mission Advancement helps determine funding priorities for programs to research opportunities to meet those needs. • Coordinate with finance and program teams to help create budgets and financial reporting. • Assistant with the management of PBMR’s portfolio of private, corporate and government grantors and prospects; maintain donor records in database, track proposals, touchpoints, and follow-up actions. • Responsible for writing, proofing, editing, and submitting well-written letters of inquiry and proposals to private, corporate and government funders; adhering to LOI and grant application guidelines and industry best practices. • Ensure grant templates are compelling, current, and updated regularly. Required Skills/Abilities: • Highly analytical, detail minded, technically savvy; possesses a broad understanding of strategic goals and keen ability to interpret data. • Must be able to work both independently and as part of the PBMR team. • Understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques. • Superior organizational and database management skills. • Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources. • Ability to work with multiple data management systems, including third-party grant management systems. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports. • Ability to be discreet with confidential information that may be needed for some grants, including but not limited to salaries, financials, demographic data, etc. Desired Outcomes: • Enhancement of funder related communications with readily available reports. • Identification of new revenue streams for general operating and programming funding. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Documented success in proposal writing and grants management. • Demonstrated skills in budget preparation, communication – verbal and written. • Knowledge of nonprofit organizational and program development. • Experience working with vulnerable populations (youth, families, etc.) preferred. Qualifications: • Ability to live out of a restorative justice philosophy and use the circle process when needed. • Skilled in building healthy relationships, maintaining boundaries and valuing confidentiality. • Experience in working with a diverse population and diverse personalities. • A willingness to be a good steward of resources (financial, etc.) • Ability to be a self-starter, problem-solver, and dreamer of possibilities. • Conduct oneself in a professional, warm, and approachable manner. • Organized and able to meet deadlines and multitask. • Competent using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, Excel, Adobe). • Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Compensation and Benefits: Hourly Rate Targeted: $50 - $60/hr based upon experience and a benefits package comes with this position