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Overview Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation provided pay range This range is provided by Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona. The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and educational initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through stronger alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and career and serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public. Greater Phoenix Chamber The Greater Phoenix Chamber (Chamber) is the leading business organization for the Greater Phoenix region. We catalyze regional prosperity with forward-looking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent. We accomplish this by building a policy environment where businesses thrive, serving as a resource and voice for AZ economic data and policy, and developing and attracting a skilled, talented, diverse workforce to meet the demands of growth industries. Who are we looking for today? We are interested in hiring people with a passion for Phoenix and a desire to make the Greater Phoenix region a great place to live, work, and play. Ideal candidates will bring a passion for working to improve lives, expand economic prosperity, and foster collective action and impact with industry-sector leadership and community and education partners while building a strong talent pipeline. Primary Responsibilities The Foundation is looking for a Grants Manager to track, monitor, and report on grant applications and awards. The ideal candidate will have a background in grants management and/or accounting. The candidate will communicate in a strong, positive, and effective manner, both verbally and non-verbally, and be a self-starter who can sustain and move work forward with minimal direction. All Chamber employees are expected to work collaboratively with other departments and be team players to help accomplish our organizational mission. Position Objectives Serve as the project manager for all grant proposals, working with external grant writers, internal departments, and external agencies to develop comprehensive grant proposals. Provide high-level financial management support, including budgetary/financial planning and analysis, payroll reconciliation, account management, processing of salary reallocations and costings, and financial planning for grant purposes. Prepare and submit grant narrative and financial reports, budget amendment requests, and recurring invoices for completed grant work to grantor agencies. Review expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to grant funds. Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aids. Participate in the contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries. Work with the grant writer to maintain a calendar to ensure timely submissions of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports. Monitor and track submitted, pending, and ongoing proposals through the donor management system. Maintain schedule for active and inactive grants: including expected amounts from donors, amounts paid from donors, amounts spent down from the grant, amounts available in cash, and amounts of AR outstanding. Create and maintain organized and accurate files for grants and grant relationships. Maintain and expand database of grant funders, including funding priorities and submitted applications, and awards. Candidate Qualifications Minimum of two years of work experience in grants management, accounting, and/or project management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree; finance, accounting, or business degree preferred Must have a strong understanding of accounting, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost accounting. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to establish professional relationships Must possess analytical ability to solve problems, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions Must be able to provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers at all levels of an organization Detail-oriented with the ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks. Able to work independently with minimal supervision This position will have access to highly confidential data, utmost discretion required. Highly motivated to learn, grow professionally, and work in a team environment Proficient in all MS Office products Must maintain a neat and professional appearance Must be able to travel to meetings regularly; reliable transportation is necessary Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance, and a drug test Successful candidates will also be expected to bring the following personal attributes to the position Innovative by continuously looking for ways to improve processes, always for the best use of resources Takes a diplomatic approach to work and communications and can easily establish credibility among a wide variety of stakeholders (i.e., business, nonprofit, academic, and policy/public sectors) Possess the ability to exercise mature judgment, tact, and professionalism Collaborates and builds bridges internally/externally; works with others to achieve common goals, and possesses the ability to work with all levels of management and leadership both internally and externally Executes with excellence by consistently delivering on promises to the highest standards; appreciates and demands quality Benefits And Culture Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistant Programs The Greater Phoenix Chamber and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation foster a collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on community engagement, economic growth, and workforce development. We prioritize professional development by offering numerous networking opportunities and actively supporting initiatives that drive regional prosperity. Our culture is characterized by a commitment to diversity, continuous learning, and making a positive impact on the Greater Phoenix community. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. GPC is an equal-opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected classes. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Non-profit Organization Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation by 2x Get notified about new Grants Manager jobs in Phoenix, AZ. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

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