The DREAM Program, Inc.

Manager

• Identify & Pursue Funding: Research and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities aligned with DREAM's mission and strategic priorities.
• Proposal Development: Write, edit, and coordinate compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and reports.
• Pipeline Management: Manage a pipeline of prospective and current grants to support annual revenue goals and long-term planning.
• Funder Relationships: Build and maintain proactive relationships with prospective and current institutional funders, tracking relationship history and next engagement steps.
• Development Support: Contribute written content and coordination support for campaigns, donor communications, and fundraising initiatives as assigned.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases of the grant lifecycle — pre-award planning, submission, post-award tracking, reporting, and closeout.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable grant terms and conditions, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal requirements.
• Systems Ownership: Own and continuously improve grant operations systems, calendars, templates, and submission protocols.
• Standardize pre- and post-award handoff processes.
• Finance Coordination: Maintain visibility into restricted funding requirements in coordination with finance, including budget monitoring and spending status.
• Project Leadership: Lead planning and coordination for development and grant-related projects from initiation through completion, including timelines, workplans, and accountability tools.
• Cross-Functional Teams: Coordinate teams across development, finance, programs, evaluation, and leadership. Facilitate meetings, monitor action items, and support follow-through.
• Funder Stewardship: Maintain strong, professional relationships with funders through timely communication, reporting, and stewardship.
• Impact Storytelling: Translate program outcomes, stories, and data into clear, compelling narratives for funders and stakeholders.
• Progress Tracking: Track progress against grant deliverables, internal milestones, and reporting schedules.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen grant and development operations.

Grants Manager

General

• Lead a group of youth in after-school programming combining academic support, enrichment activities, and community-building.
• Plan and run fun, memorable, and enriching after-school activities for youth living in low-income housing.
• Get to know each youth participant and incorporate their interests and ideas into daily activities.
• Provide academic support, mentorship, and opportunities for growth through play, creativity, and skill-building.
• Develop a sense of teamwork with fellow AmeriCorps members through collaboration and shared responsibilities.
• Communicate with enrolled youth’s caregivers regularly to strengthen community connections.
• Strive to provide a physically, emotionally, and mentally safe and inclusive environment for youth and staff.

Grants Manager

After School Enrichment Coordinator