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DescriptionAbout central Texas Food Bank Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving 21 Counties throughout Central Texas with a facility based in Austin. With a focus on strengthening the food system and addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty, the CTFB is launching an industry-leading strategy. The Food Bank is therefore poised for innovative and thoughtful growth, which means we're looking for talented and dedicated team members to help execute our refreshed vision for Central Texas - the food bank is looking for you! We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a culture of service. Join us as we chart our course with our core values, Compassion, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.Position OverviewThe Government Grants Manager supports the Central Texas Food Bank's efforts to secure government funding by managing the writing, coordination, submission, and tracking of all federal, state, county and city government grants. This role involves identifying, researching, and securing new and renewal grant opportunities, providing post-award contract administration, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and grant regulations. The Government Grants Manager is a key position in the Resource Development department to help increase, diversify, and sustain support from government partners.Relationships The Government Grants Manager is a member of the Resource Development department's Development Operations team, reports directly to Development Operations Director, and does not have any direct reports. Internally, the Government Grants Manager works closely with all members of Development Operations team and interacts frequently with members of the Resource Development department. This role also works in close partnership with the Food Bank's finance team, program administrators and other key stakeholders to ensure the timely development, submission, and management of applications, contracts and reports. Externally, the Government Grants Manager develops and maintains productive, positive relationships with potential and current government partners.RequirementsYour Qualifications •Minimum 3 years of full-time, relevant work experience in grant writing and/or contract management within the nonprofit sector. •College Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. •Knowledge of Federal, State and Local contract administration preferred.•Ability to evaluate data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements.•Demonstrated skills of providing effective training, presenting, project management, and attention to details.•Proficiency in MS Office & Adobe, and high level of comfort with other digital tools and online search databases.•Experience with donor database/CRM software; prior work with Raiser's Edge preferred.•Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, set priorities and work independently under aggressive timelines.•Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.•Ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers.•Ability to present a professional demeanor under a variety of conditions. •Belief in CTFB's mission, vision, values and culture•Display a willingness and desire to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds. •Display a commitment to service above all else.Your Responsibilities •Develop and manage a comprehensive government (city, county, state, and federal) grants plan to support annual funding needs with input from CEO, Chief Development Officer, Development Operations Director and finance and program administrators.•Identify and research government grant funding opportunities to grow revenue.•Attend required information sessions on major grant RFP's. •Serves as project manager for government grant applications and contracts to ensure timely completion of planned submissions. •Collaborate with program and data teams to develop grant objectives and measurable outcomes.•Maintain master calendar of grants, utilizing Raisers Edge database to track application and report deadlines.•Serve as the primary liaison with government partners for all pre-award and post-award activities.•Manage grant compliance and reporting-providing the highest level of accountability for the use of granted funds. •Work closely with the Finance team to ensure that all financial matters of the food bank as they relate to Federal, State and Local government contracts are maintained within applicable laws, contractual obligations and accounting principles of non-profit accounting. •Initiates, develops, and maintains a working partnership with designated contact personnel as related to the Federal, State and Local government contracts. •Assist in the development of the annual grants budget and forecast government grant funding.•Represent the Food Bank through site visits and presentations at meetings, conferences, events and other functions.•Assist in the preparation of reports, data gathering, and completion of goals, metrics and deadlines.•Commit to supporting CTFB's mission, vision, values, and culture•Perform additional duties as necessary and/or requested.

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