Grant Manager

Goal Beyond is a non-profit organization, founded in 2021 and based in San Diego, CA, with a mission to create the ecosystem enabling all learners to access a quality education and employers to source talent in a rapidly evolving labor market. Our strategy focuses on four core themes to empower learners along the entire continuum of their academic and professional paths.

• The Beyond 9-12 program is geared towards high school students who are charting out their collegiate or vocational pathway and who require tools and resources to demystify and support the process (e.g., FAFSA completion, scholarships, financial planning, etc.).
• The Beyond Higher Education program is centered on the transition from academics to the professional world with CTE certification, workforce upskilling training, and scholarships.
• The Beyond Restart program is designed for adult learners who need a fresh start – whether that is returning to school (e.g., stranded credits, financing support, etc.), changing career paths, or repairing their credit profile to build a path towards financial solvency and growth through our economic mobility initiatives.
• The Beyond Talk program is about activating the broader higher education ecosystem through our own research and collaborative efforts with our affiliated partners, engaging in relevant forums and conferences to increase visibility of our work and relevant partnerships, as well as advocating for applicable policy reforms aimed at increasing access and equity for all learners.

Position Summary: The Grant Manager is a key new hire as the organization begins to expand its current strategy. The Grant Manager is responsible for securing funding through the preparation of grant proposals and managing the implementation and reporting of funded programs. This role combines strong research and writing skills, budget development acumen, and project management expertise to support the organization's mission and ensure successful program delivery.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Grant Writing:

• Research and identify potential funding sources including government agencies and individual donors.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals ensuring alignment with funder priorities and organizational goals.
• Develop individual giving campaign appeals and manage donor relationships.
• Work with Finance team to prepare draft budgets and financial documentation for grant applications.
• Collaborate with program staff across affiliated organizations and service providers to gather necessary data and information for proposals.
• Maintain a calendar of grant submission deadlines and track the progress of applications.
• Track all fundraising and program activity in CRM database.

Program Management:

• Oversee the execution and evaluation of funded programs to ensure they meet objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including partners, funders, and community members, to ensure program success.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and final reports to funders as required.
• Conduct program evaluations to assess impact and inform future proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or related field with 2-3 years of work experience.
• Self-starter and proactive, highly detail-oriented, and excellent operator with ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in grant writing for government proposals and/or individual donors.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and very high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with grant management software and fundraising databases such as Salesforce.com.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in higher education and/or impact investing.