Pay range: $65,000 - $75,000

Organization Summary

30-40 hours/week with benefits-eligibility

Founded in 2020, School of Government Services (SOG Services) is an associated entity of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a nonprofit organization, SOG Services supports the faculty and staff of the School of Government in advancing the School's mission to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government.

Through this work, SOG Services also supports the broader public service, educational, and research missions of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC System.

Department Information

Shared Advancement Services enhances the philanthropic success of our partnering UNC System institutions and affiliated entities through immersive collaboration, targeted education, and expert consultation which leads to improving operational efficiency and increasing the margin of excellence. SAS provides crucial support to participating System institutions in the areas of prospect research and management, philanthropic grant services, CRM data and reporting services, and gift planning services.

Schedule and Work Location

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Evenings/Weekends:

Occasional travel required to participating campus locations as needed during the year for on-campus special events and engagement opportunities as well as important network meetings and trainings.

Location:

This position is a remote work arrangement with occasional on-site requirements at the UNC System Office in Raleigh and campus locations. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of the UNC System Office.

Work Arrangement:

☐ In-Person ☐ Hybrid X Remote

Note: Remote and hybrid work arrangements may be reviewed annually and are subject to change based on business need.

Position Summary

The Manager of Grant Services is responsible for establishing and building a Grant Services program within the UNC System Shared Advancement Services team. This role will design and implement systems, processes, and protocols to support the development, submission, tracking, and stewardship of private philanthropic grants for partner institutions, with a focus on foundation, corporate, and other charitable funding opportunities.

The manager will cultivate strong relationships with institutional leadership and Advancement team members to ensure alignment between funding opportunities and institutional priorities. The manager will serve as a centralized resource for private philanthropic grant development, supporting partner institutions in identifying, pursuing, and stewarding foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Development and Strategic Leadership (15% of time):

Design, launch, and manage a centralized Grant Services program serving a growing portfolio of partner institutions within the UNC System (beginning with three institutions).
Establish policies, procedures, and workflows for grant development, submission, tracking, and reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional partners.
Develop a strategic approach to identifying and pursuing funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
Create scalable systems and tools to support long-term program growth and efficiency.
Serve as a resource and advisor on grant strategy, development, and best practices for partner institutions.

Grant Writing and Development (60% of time):

Research and identify grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and other private funding sources.
Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to align funding opportunities with strategic goals and programmatic needs.
Develop high-quality grant proposals, concept papers, and letters of inquiry that clearly communicate mission, impact, and funding needs.
Ensure adherence to all funder guidelines and requirements throughout the application process.
Coordinate with institutional partners to gather, organize, and align budget information for grant proposals, ensuring consistency with program plans and funder requirements.
Manage the end-to-end grant development and submission process, including coordination of application materials, timelines, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions.

Grant Tracking and Reporting (15% of time):

Develop and maintain a comprehensive system for tracking grant opportunities, submissions, and outcomes.
Monitor grant timelines, follow up on submitted proposals, and coordinate resubmissions as appropriate.
Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all grant reporting requirements in collaboration with institutional partners.
Support accountability by ensuring grant-funded activities align with awarded terms.

Corporate and Foundation Stewardship Support (10% of time):

Collaborate with institutional partners to compile reports, impact updates, and other materials for donors.
Strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners through effective communication and reporting.
Contribute to a culture of stewardship and donor engagement across partner institutions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in grant writing, grant development, foundation relations, or related fundraising activities.
Proven track record of securing funding from foundations and corporate partners.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across institutions or departments.
Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting, and stewardship best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable processes.
Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while managing complex, multi-institutional relationships.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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