QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of progressive grant writing and grants management experience

· Demonstrated track record of securing private, corporate, and government grant funding

· Strong written, verbal, analytical, and project management skills

· Proficiency with MS Office Suite, CRM systems, and grant-making platforms

· Ability to interpret program goals, outcomes, budgets, and logic models to ensure alignment with grant criteria

· Experience leading cross-departmental collaboration for reporting and compliance

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and guide others in meeting required deliverables

· Strong research skills with proven ability to identify and evaluate funding opportunities

· Understanding of nonprofit finance fundamentals, restricted funding, and compliance requirements

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

· Alignment with and respect for The Salvation Army’s mission and philosophy

· Must pass a criminal background check

· Ability to attend occasional meetings or site visits as required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Grants Leadership

· Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive regional grants strategy for So NV

· Serve as the primary grants manager for the region, ensuring alignment with TSA CRD policies, Area Command priorities, and divisional fundraising goals

· Manage the full lifecycle of private, corporate, and government grants from prospecting to submission to reporting

· Coordinate closely with the Reg. Development Director and Area Coordinating Officer to secure approvals, strengthen applications, and advance significant grant opportunities

· Establish annual revenue goals in collaboration with Community Relations & Development Territorial standards; track progress and adjust strategy as needed

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

· Prepare, write, or oversee high-quality proposals, LOIs, applications, and supporting documents for new and existing grants

· Develop, maintain, & update standardized grant templates, organizational information packets, & proposal language

· Research new public and private funding opportunities that align with current and emerging program needs

· Ensure all proposals reflect accurate program descriptions, case statements, funding gaps, and outcome measures

Grant Reporting, Compliance & Cross-Team Coordination

· Manage and lead Southern Nevada’s grant reporting pipeline, coordinating and supporting all program staff, finance staff, and Corps Officers to submit timely and accurate data

· Coordinate reporting and compliance requirements across the SONV team, including timelines, assigned responsibilities, and document collection

· Ensure adherence to funder requirements, TSA policies, audit standards, and government regulations

· Maintain master calendar for deadlines, reporting timelines, site visits, monitoring, and renewals

· Partner with Finance to ensure alignment of budgets, expenditures, and outcomes for all restricted grants

· Review all reports prior to submission for accuracy, narrative strength, and compliance

· Systems Administration & Data Management

· Manage Southern Nevada’s access and permissions to grant funding portals, databases, government systems, and required registration platforms (e.g., SAM.gov, JustGrants, GOE, city/county portals)

· Serve as the regional point of contact for maintaining active registrations, passwords, and compliance documentation

· Ensure all prospecting, submission, outcomes, and reporting records are fully documented in the CRM system according to TSA policy

· Maintain an organized digital library of proposals, attachments, budgets, and historical submissions

Internal Collaboration & Support

· Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to Corps Officers, program staff, and volunteers involved in grant-related activities

· Collaborate with program leadership to understand program models, outcomes, and funding gaps

· Support the development of new programs or expansion of existing ones by identifying viable grant opportunities

· Maintain strong working relationships with city, county, state, and federal agencies to enhance visibility into public