Grants Manager

Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA), a non-profit that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families to ensure equal access to justice and strengthen Philadelphia’s communities, is seeking a talented Grants Manager to join our organization. The Grants Manager is responsible for managing a pipeline of current and prospective grant funders who align with PLA’s mission, raising funds to contribute to our overall organization budget of $9 million, and strengthening systems to track and analyze our development efforts.

The Grants Manager reports to PLA’s Grants and Communications Director and is a key member of the organization’s Communications and Development team.

Key/Essential Responsibilities

· Manage PLA’s processes to secure government, foundation, and corporate philanthropic support. Work with leadership to formulate fundraising goals and ensure achievement of those goals each year

· Conduct research to identify funders and funding opportunities aligned with PLA’s mission and programs

· Write clear and compelling grant proposals, liaising with the leadership team and senior attorneys, as needed, for program-specific content

· Track deadlines and deliverables for awarded grants, ensuring timely and accurate submission of funding reports and other requirements

· Cultivate strong relationships with new and existing funders through strategic outreach and stewardship

· Ensure PLA’s development procedures are strategic, efficient and consistently implemented, including use of our development database

· Provide regular updates on development outcomes and milestones to senior leadership, including an analysis on grants won and lost to improve success rate

· Process, acknowledge and track all gifts and grants

· Maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of PLA’s mission, programs, and projects, including growth areas under consideration

· Support departmental programs and initiatives, helping craft donor and fundraising collateral and assisting with donor engagement events

Preferred Experience and Skills

· At least three years of development experience, with a demonstrated track record of identifying new funding sources, crafting successful proposals, managing report submissions, and stewarding foundation relationships

· Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills

· Strong organization, time, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail

· Strong interpersonal skills and an orientation toward collaboration and teamwork, while also being able to self-motivate and work independently with minimal oversight

· A genuine enjoyment for innovation and problem-solving, with an enthusiastic and optimistic approach to work

· Familiarity with donor/CRM databases to manage donors and a revenue pipeline

· Values alignment with PLA, including a commitment to justice, equity, and opportunity

Location and schedule information

This is a full-time position working at least 2 days a week in our Center City Philadelphia office, with the other days of the week working remotely. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To enable successful remote work, candidates will need to have reliable internet access.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually along with a competitive benefits package that includes 100%-employer paid medical coverage for employees and their dependents, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid leave including 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and 14 paid holidays.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to work@philalegal.org.

PLA values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness, and people who have had prior contact with the juvenile, criminal, or child welfare systems to apply. PLA invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

About Philadelphia Legal Assistance

For more than 25 years, Philadelphia Legal Assistance has provided free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families to ensure equal access to justice and strengthen Philadelphia’s communities. Our nearly 100 employees work across 7 divisions to serve over 8,000 clients annually, providing direct legal representation, advice, and information related to housing, public benefits, protection from abuse, child custody, farmworker rights, and more.